Houses for sale in Cathays, Cardiff
House Prices in Cathays
Properties in Cathays have an average house price of £261k and had 592 Property Transactions within the last 3 years¹.
Cathays is an area in Cardiff, Caerdydd - Cardiff with 6,245 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.19M.
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Property price trends in Cathays
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Cathays sold for £219,533 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 9,117 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £259,640, that's a fall of roughly 15.4%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 5.5% since 2021, a drop of around £12,754 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £197,717, so the typical sold price has climbed about 11% since then, roughly 1.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2.1%.
Frequently asked questions about Cathays
What is the average price for a property for sale in Cathays?
The average price for a property for sale in Cathays is £261,376. This amount is 10% lower than the average price in Cardiff. There are 2,040 property listings for sale in Cathays.
What streets have the most expensive properties for sale in Cathays?
The streets with the most expensive properties for sale in Cathays are May Street Gardens at an average of £2,194,999, Queen Anne Square at an average of £1,075,000 and North Road at an average of £455,000.
What streets have the most affordable properties for sale in Cathays?
The streets with the most affordable properties for sale in Cathays are Guildhall Place at an average of £85,000, Golate Street at an average of £100,000 and St Mary Street at an average of £111,500.
Which train stations are available in or near Cathays?
Some of the train stations available in or near Cathays are Cathays, Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central.
Property Price Paid in Cathays by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £219,533 | 
-19% |
6 Properties |
| 2025 | £261,671 |
-1% |
150 Properties |
| 2024 | £263,867 | 
2% |
228 Properties |
| 2023 | £259,640 |
3% |
208 Properties |
| 2022 | £250,892 |
7% |
243 Properties |
| 2021 | £232,287 |
6% |
215 Properties |
| 2020 | £219,450 |
-1% |
144 Properties |
| 2019 | £220,984 |
2% |
245 Properties |
| 2018 | £217,134 |
4% |
240 Properties |
| 2017 | £207,880 |
5% |
253 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Cathays
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £327,760.00 | 28 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £451,585.00 | 14 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £287,968.00 | 363 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £185,577.00 | 187 Flats |
