Living in Cardiff Bay

A booming re-developed neighbourhood that used to be 2,700 acres of land, now sees thousands of visitors and residents each year. Within Cardiff Bay, there are a huge variety of amenities for residents and visitors to enjoy, from shopping districts to popular restaurants and cafes. Many students like living in the Cardiff Bay area since it's a change of scenery from the bustling city centre, but it's still close enough to get there by walking or bus.

Area key takeouts

Student Community

Excellent Amenities

Excellent Transport Links

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Cardiff Bay in a snapshot

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Cardiff Bay has a great number of transport options available for residents and visitors. The area has it's own train station, located just north of the bay and there are several bus services that run throughout the Cardiff Bay area. There is also the Aquabus, which provides hourly waterbus services, stopping off at various Cardiff spots.

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The re-generation of the bay has seen many businesses come and make Cardiff Bay their home, which is great for the area, the residents and Cardiff in general. From restaurants to performing arts venues, there's a lot to do when you visit Cardiff Bay and it's another great reason why so many people are flocking to the area to live.

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Walking from Cardiff University to Cardiff Bay is approximately 20 minutes, so if you're wanting to live close to the university but not in the hustle and bustle, this area is perfect for you and your housemates. The area is great for students that want a balanced university lifestyle, with a mix of nightlife, cafes for brunch and great places to walk.

Demographic

Students, Young Professionals, Welcoming, Friendly Community

Attributes

Excellent transport links, Places to walk, Waterside Views, Restaurants, Cafes

Safety

Cardiff Bay is a superb, safe place to live, if you're a student or young professional. The area is popular with families and visitors so Cardiff Bay is always busy with people and traffic. 

Welcome to Cardiff Bay

A mixed variety neighbourhood, with a mix of restaurants, excellent residential areas, excellent transport links and great waterside views, these are our top picks for living in Cardiff Bay.

Take a trip with Bay Island Voyages

Living in Cardiff Bay comes with some breath-taking perks. Bay Island Voyages take advantage of those views offering a range of different boat rides. If you're wanting to learn more about the Cardiff Bay area, take the Bay Island Voyage! They offer a number of different fun days out from a 15 minute voyage around Cardiff Bay to a full day of exploring Steep Holm Island.

Home to Mermaid Quay

Feeling peckish or fancy a round of drinks with a great view? Mermaid Quay is your answer! Cardiff Bay's very own waterfront shopping and leisure district, Mermaid Quay has something for everyone from casual restaurants to more fine dining options. It also offers a number of great live events too, with The Glee Club being on it's doorstep.

Home to the Wales Millennium Centre

Cardiff has a great performing arts and entertainment scene and Cardiff Bay is no exception to that. The Wales Millennium Centre is an arts venue located in Cardiff Bay, just south of the train station. The aim of the centre is to give live productions from musical theatre and cabaret to comedy and dance to the people of Cardiff Bay.

Cardiff Bay

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco Express , Sainsbury's , Cardiff Food & Household Centre
Gyms
The Fitness Factory , Centurion Leisure Suite , Simply Gym Cardiff Bay

Universities

Cardiff University
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
The Open University in Wales

Transport Links

Train Stations
Cardiff Bay
Bus Services
1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 9A, 13, 618, 619, X45
Aquabus
Cardiff Bay Cruise

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£1,100

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£591

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£55.00

Per Month

Wifi

£15.00

Per Month

Council Tax

£1,065

Per Year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speeds

80 Mbps

Fibre Upload Speeds

20 Mbps

5G/4G

Good Coverage

Based on all major phone networks

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£3.80

Gym Membership

£16.99

Per Month

Weekly Food Shop

£22.00

The best spots in Cardiff Bay

For Coffee

Cadwaladers

A family run ice cream and coffee shop located on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay

For Drinks

The Dock

Contemporary bar and restaurant overlooking the docks and serving British dishes

For Food

Bayside Brasserie

Bright, modern setting with a contemporary European menu, terrace dining and views across the bay

For Brunch

Cosy Club

A popular restaurant spot with a great brunch menu

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Frequently asked questions about Cardiff Bay

Is Cardiff Bay safe?

Cardiff Bay's crime rates are relatively low due to the area being family, student and tourist heavy. Once you venture towards to City Centre, Police presences are more frequent. So Cardiff Bay is safe during the day and evenings when it's more busy near the bars and restaurants. However, since it's a waterfront area, people are advised to take care near the water edge.

What is renting like in Cardiff Bay?

The majority of properties within in Cardiff Bay are on the wharf and part of apartment blocks, which are great for students and young professionals. Within Cardiff Bay, you can find a variety of properties, if you're wanting something small for just yourself or a bigger apartment for a group. Average rent for month is around

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