Cathays
Neighbourhood · 21,821 residents
30Modest
Modest · among the lowest-scoring suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 307 places to eat and drink
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Safety scores 19, below the typical 60
- Schools scores 24, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Cathays
Map outline: Approximate — electoral ward boundary, used as the nearest surveyed shape
Is Cathays a good place to live?
Cathays scores 30/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as modest — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for food & drink (92).
It scores lowest on safety (19) and schools (24).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Cathays in Wales, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Cathays
The summary for Cathays is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026