Living in Cyncoed

Just north of the city centre is Cyncoed, a friendly and welcoming neighbourhood with the majority of the area being residential buildings. The community is quite affluent, making the area great for families, young professionals and students who want to settle down in a nice area. Cyncoed is in a great location with it being a 10 minute drive from the city centre and home to Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Area key takeouts

Welcoming Community

Excellent Transport Links

Safe Area

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Cyncoed in a snapshot

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Cyncoed is home to one of the Cardiff Metropolitan University campus', specialising in Education & Social Policy and Sport & Health Sciences. The campus has a large number of on-site health and sport facilities, ranging from massage clinics, swimming pools and indoor athletics centre.

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Cyncoed is a welcoming and friendly neighbourhood with a great residential atmosphere. If you're wanting to move somewhere quieter but still be in a short distance to the city centre, Cyncoed is an ideal place to live. The area is quite affluent with many families and young professionals being residents so the community is very safe and less busy than the city centre.

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Being a 10 minute drive from the city centre means you have all the essential amenities close by without having to travel for miles. Cyncoed has great places to walk too, if you're not fancying a taste of the busy inner-city life. There are a number of parks and wooded areas within Cyncoed for residents to enjoy.

Demographic

Families, Students, Young Professionals, Welcoming, Friendly Community

Attributes

Residential areas, Places to walk, University, Student Union, Cafes

Safety

Cyncoed crime rates are one of the lowest in the area, with little to no crime happening each year. Due to the quiet nature of the neighbourhood, the crime rates are super low.

Welcome to Cyncoed

A friendly neighbourhood, with a mix of excellent residential areas, cafes and university facilities, these are our top picks for living in Cyncoed.

Home to Nant Fawr Wood

Nant Fawr means 'a large stream' in Welsh and these woods are exactly that! A large wooded park with a long stream running thought it, great for afternoon walks. The woods are located in the north of Cyncoed and are loved by all the residents. It's a safe and cosy park for everyone and that's why it's one of our top picks.

Home to the National Indoor Athletics Centre

Located within Cardiff Metropolitan University Campus, the National Indoor Athletics Centre was the first purpose built track in the UK. With high-quality facilities from a competition standard running track to a fully equipped biomechanics lab, the NIAC is the central hub of all things sport and health when it comes to Cardiff Met Uni. The NIAC welcomes all students, clubs and the general public to use their facilities.

Cyncoed

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco , Morrisons
Gyms
Met Active

Universities

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Transport Links

Train Stations
Heath High Level
Bus Services
51, 52, 53, M1

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£1,050

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£664

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 Cyncoed

For Coffee

Coffee Plus

A local coffee shop that serves high quality caffeinated beverages, a lunch menu and pastries

For Food & Drinks

The Discovery

A busy family friendly gastropub serving an extensive food and drinks menu

For Something Sweet

Oh My Shakes

A popular, local dessert shop with a delicious menu of milkshakes and sweet treats

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Frequently asked questions about Cyncoed

Is Cyncoed a safe place to live?

Cyncoed crime rates are one of the lowest in the area, with little to no crime happening each year. Due to the quiet nature of the neighbourhood, the crime rates are super low. The demographic of Cyncoed is mostly families and young professionals so the area is quiet during the evening and weekends, compared to the city centre. 

What is the rent average in Cyncoed?

Houses to rent in Cyncoed are relatively inexpensive, depending on how many bedrooms you're wanting in a property. A 3 bedroom property is around £1,000 to £1,500, within the Cyncoed area.

Letting agents in Cyncoed

Student Roost

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