Living in Splott

A mostly residential area just east of Cardiff city centre, Splott is a great place to live if you want the city lifestyle but in a quieter area. Splott is mostly known for it's terraced houses lining the streets of the area, but it also has some great amenities surrounding the residential area too. Splott is fairly close to the city centre, with it only being a 30 minute walk, passing the scenic docks on the way.

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Welcoming Community

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Splott in a snapshot

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Splott is in a perfect location for those wanting a mixed lifestyle. The area is very close to the city centre, a 30 minute walk or a 10 minute drive. Splott is also close to Atlantic Wharf and Cardiff Bay, so a scenic view isn't far away.

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Amenities in Splott aren't minimal with the area being home to a number of gyms, supermarkets, and restaurants. If you're not wanting to travel far for a good cup of coffee, there's a number of cafes to satisfy your caffeine needs. Splott also is home to a number of scenic areas too, if you're wanting a quieter, more relaxed afternoon.

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Since Splott is close to the city centre, there isn't a lot of transport options in the area. The closest train station is Cardiff Queen Street, about a 20 minute walk from the centre of Splott. However, the area has a number of bus stops with services running all day, to locations within Cardiff.

Demographic

Families, Students, Young Professionals, Welcoming, Friendly Community

Attributes

Places to walk, Restaurants, Cafes, Residential areas

Safety

Since the area of Splott is mostly families, safety is very high with little to no disturbances at all.

Welcome to Splott

A fairly residential neighbourhood, with a mix of restaurants, cafes, placed to walk and excellent residential areas, these are our top picks for living in Splott.

A short walk to Splott Beach

Just south of Splott is Splott Beach, a strip of coastline with a rocky, pebble shore. Now, it may not be a white sand haven of sunshine, but it's a quaint and peaceful and is great for a Sunday afternoon stroll, providing the tide is out. The beach is great to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and many people have yet to discover this hidden gem.

Home to Splott Market

Everyone loves a good bargain and the residents of Splott are no different. Splott Market is open Thursdays and Saturdays for a car boot sale and on Sundays, it transforms into a day market with traders selling fresh groceries, meat, clothing, books and household goods.

Home to Supajump

Who said trampolining was just for kids? Supajump is an indoor trampoline park, for all ages. Inside there are 20,000 square feet of interconnected trampolines with other cool features like basketball hoops, dodgeball court, tricks airbag and battle beam. The park is American themed with an American diner and sweetshop, if you're feeling peckish.

Splott

Amenities

Supermarkets
Lidl , Tesco , Londis
Gyms
Star Hub , The Studio , PBPerformance Gym

Universities

University of South Wales, Cardiff Campus
The Open University in Wales

Transport Links

Cardiff Queen Street
Bus Services
1, 2, 11, 612, 613, 614

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£1,100

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£542.00

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 Splott

For Coffee

Imperial Cafe

A popular, local café spot with a full menu serving coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner

For Drinks

The Cottage

One of the longest standing pubs in the area, The Cottage is family-friendly, serving pub food and drinks alongside live entertainment 

For Food

Mowlana

Authentic Persian cuisine in the heart Splott, with a menu offering kebabs, grilled meat and rice dishes

For Keeping Fit

Star Hub

A fantastic, newly renovated sports and leisure centre with swimming pools, gyms and fitness classes

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Frequently asked questions about Splott

What is living in Splott like?

Living in Splott is a great experience for a number of reasons; it's super close to the city centre with great transport links within the area and a number of amenities close by. Splott is known for it's streets lined with terraced houses, with the residents mainly being families and students. 

Is living in Splott a safe experience?

Splott crime rates are quite low compared to other areas in Wales and other major cities. Splott is a safe place to live due to welcoming community feel of the area. Splott is close to Cardiff City Centre so the area may see a few incidents during the busier evenings or weekends, however there is an increasing amount of community activity due to the rising popularity of the area.

What amenities are there in Splott?

Splott is surrounded by a number of great amenities, making it a great place to live. From public parks and sports centres, to a variety of shops, supermarkets, café, restaurants and bars

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