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Cardiff live market dataUpdated 2026-01

Invest in Cardiff Property

Welsh capital combining affordability with strong yields

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CARDIFF LIVE SNAPSHOT
2026-01
Avg yield
6.5%
Live across the city
Live stock
£235,000
Listings indexed
Median price
£235,000
City-wide
Cardiff This week

Cardiff, in four numbers.

Today's reading of the Cardiff market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

Median asking priceup +5.2% YoY
£235,000
across all property types and bed counts
12-MO TREND+5.2%
Avg gross yieldup +0.2%
6.5%
Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
12-MO TRENDRange 5.5-7.5%
Live stock+5.2%
£235,000
Active listings indexed today
8-WK TREND+5.2%
Time on market-2 days
29 days
Median days from list to SSTC
12-MO TREND-2 days
Yield leaderboard - Cardiff areas

Where Cardiff stacks tightest.

Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

#1CATHCathays - 45 active7.5%
#2SPLOSplott - 37 active7.2%
#3CANTCanton - 47 active6.5%
04ROATRoath - 53 active6.2%
05CARDCardiff Bay - 57 active5.8%

Cardiff by property type

2-bed terrace7.5%
3-bed terrace6.9%
4-bed HMO7.3%
2-bed flat6.1%
3-bed semi5.8%
1-bed flat5.5%
4-bed semi5.7%
5-bed detached5.5%
The shortlist

Cardiff areas worth your Saturday morning.

Cathays

Student hotspot - HMO market - Near university
7.5% yield

Prime student area near Cardiff University. Established HMO market with high yields.

Avg price
£225k
Avg yield
7.5%
Profile
Student hotspot
Prime student area near Cardiff University.See Cathays listings

Cardiff Bay

Regeneration - Waterfront - Professionals
5.8% yield

Regenerated waterfront with modern apartments. Young professionals and tourists.

Avg price
£285k
Avg yield
5.8%
Profile
Regeneration
Regenerated waterfront with modern apartments.See Cardiff Bay listings

Roath

Professional market - Family area - Established
6.2% yield

Popular residential area with professional tenants. Good yields and family market.

Avg price
£265k
Avg yield
6.2%
Profile
Professional market
Popular residential area with professional tenants.See Roath listings

Canton

Growth area - Affordable - Improving
6.5% yield

Up-and-coming area with improving amenities. Good value with growth potential.

Avg price
£235k
Avg yield
6.5%
Profile
Growth area
Up-and-coming area with improving amenities.See Canton listings

Splott

Affordable - Regeneration - High yields
7.2% yield

Regenerating area with affordable entry. Higher yields but more management.

Avg price
£185k
Avg yield
7.2%
Profile
Affordable
Regenerating area with affordable entry.See Splott listings
The case

Why Cardiff, in four numbers.

Cardiff offers excellent value compared to English cities of similar size. Strong university presence, growing business sector, and ongoing regeneration drive rental demand.

01 - Yield
£235,000
Avg Property Price

Strong Yields

Cardiff delivers 6-7.5% yields with more affordable entry than English cities. Student HMOs in Cathays can exceed 8%.

02 - Demand
6.5%
Avg Rental Yield

University Demand

65,000+ students from Cardiff University, Cardiff Met, and USW create strong rental demand. Cathays and Roath are prime.

03 - Regen
780+
Properties Available

Growing Economy

BBC Wales, financial services, and tech companies bringing professionals. Central Square development transforming city center.

04 - Liquidity
£235,000
Avg Property Price

Affordability

More affordable than Bristol, Birmingham, or Manchester. Better yields at lower entry prices.

Cardiff Operator FAQ

Cardiff questions, answered.

Is Cardiff good for property investment?
Yes. Affordable entry, strong yields (6-7%), and growth potential. Large student population provides reliable demand. Less competition than English cities.
What are the best areas for buy-to-let?
Students: Cathays, Roath (7-8% yields). Professionals: Cardiff Bay, Pontcanna. Value: Splott, Grangetown (regenerating). Mix of strategies available.
How does Cardiff compare to Bristol?
More affordable (£235k vs £345k) with higher yields (6.5% vs 5.2%). Bristol has stronger capital growth. Cardiff better for cash flow focused investors.
What about Welsh rental regulations?
Wales has Renting Homes (Wales) Act with specific requirements. Landlord registration mandatory. Slightly different rules than England but manageable.
Is student HMO a good investment?
Excellent in Cathays and Roath. 65,000+ students create strong demand. Yields of 7-9% achievable. Check HMO licensing requirements.
What are typical investment costs?
Deposit (25%): £58,750 on £235k. Stamp duty (with surcharge): £9,750 (Welsh rates). Legal: £1,000-1,500. Management: 10-12%.
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