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.
Welcoming Community
Excellent Transport Links
Safe Area
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.
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.
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.
Families, Students, Young Professionals, Welcoming, Friendly Community
Residential areas, Places to walk, University, Student Union, Cafes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House
£1,050
Per month, based on 3 bedroom property
Halls
£664
Per month, dependant on chosen halls
Utilities
£55.00
Per Month
Wifi
£15.00
Per Month
Council Tax
£1,065
Per Year
Fibre Download Speeds
80 Mbps
Fibre Upload Speeds
20 Mbps
5G/4G
Good Coverage
Based on all major phone networks
Pint of Beer
£3.80
Gym Membership
£16.99
Per Month
Weekly Food Shop
£22.00
A local coffee shop that serves high quality caffeinated beverages, a lunch menu and pastries
A busy family friendly gastropub serving an extensive food and drinks menu
A popular, local dessert shop with a delicious menu of milkshakes and sweet treats
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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.
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.