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Cardiff

City in Cardiff, United Kingdom

Overview

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a dynamic blend of historic charm and modern energy. Famous for its castles, lively arts scene, and sporting events, it offers cultural depth alongside green spaces and waterfront walks.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Unitary Authority

Cardiff

Population

383,536

Time Zone

Europe/London

Coordinates

51.48°, -3.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$3,138

Local Cost

$1,758

Local Income

$2,700

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

10.3°C

Summer Avg

15.8°C

Winter Avg

5.3°C

Record High

30.8°C

Record Low

-5.8°C

Humidity

87%

Precipitation

966 mm

Internet Speed

169 Mbps

Upload

159 Mbps

Latency

32 ms

City Vibrancy

338

Coworking

Cafes

151

Nightlife

133

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

CWL

Distance

15 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

37 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Adamsdown Adamsdown has a mixed residential character with a mix of older terraced homes and newer developments. Local shops, cafes, and small businesses cluster along Clifton Street, attracting a diverse community.Butetown Butetown is home to a mix of modern apartments and historic houses near Cardiff Bay. The area has a multicultural community and is known for its local markets and docks.Caerau Caerau is a residential area in West Cardiff with mostly post-war housing and local shops. Public transport links make commuting straightforward.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 199 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 37 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.

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