Cardigan — a rocky cliff next to the ocean

Area guide · Ceredigion

Living in Cardigan

A snapshot of life in Cardigan, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Cardigan is a village in Ceredigion, Wales with a population of 3,767. The average house price is £261,524 and the overall crime rate is 56.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cardigan ranks

Affordability
#112 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#11 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,767

Avg House Price

£261,524

Crime Rate

56.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

186 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,891

Median Age

47.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cardigan's detached homes (£324,609) command roughly 1.8× the price of a terraced (£179,070).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cardigan prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£197,422 → £261,524).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£324,609	£290,000	82
Semi-Detached	£222,320	£207,000	37
Terraced	£179,070	£172,000	43
Flat	£200,000	£200,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cardigan is 56.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cardigan: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Cardigan averages 186 Mbps — 86% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cardigan homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 48.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	65.3
% Rated C or Above	48.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,614

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,767
Median Age	47.7
Median Household Income	£28,891
Employment Rate	50.3%
Owner Occupied	67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cardigan?

The average house price in Cardigan is £261,524 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cardigan?

The most affordable entry point in Cardigan is a terraced, with an average price of £179,070.

Is Cardigan a safe place to live?

Cardigan has a recorded crime rate of 56.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Cardigan?

Average broadband download speeds in Cardigan are around 186 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.9% of premises.

How big is Cardigan?

Cardigan is a settlement in Ceredigion with a population of approximately 3,767.

Most compared with

How does Cardigan stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Cardigan

House price: £177,121 · £261,524
Crime rate: 85 · 56.5
Distance: 67.0 mi

Abercarn

Cardigan

House price: £166,339 · £261,524
Crime rate: 84.7 · 56.5
Distance: 71.8 mi

Abercynon

Cardigan

House price: £161,702 · £261,524
Crime rate: N/A · 56.5
Distance: 64.0 mi

Aberdare

Cardigan

House price: £172,897 · £261,524
Crime rate: N/A · 56.5
Distance: 57.5 mi

Abergavenny

Cardigan

House price: £356,309 · £261,524
Crime rate: 64.2 · 56.5
Distance: 72.1 mi

Abergele

Cardigan

House price: £231,606 · £261,524
Crime rate: 83.8 · 56.5
Distance: 94.2 mi

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