Cardiff vs Rhoose
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Rhoose is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Rhoose has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cardiff
£334,109
Rhoose
£320,701
Crime Rate
Cardiff
96.8
Rhoose
62.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cardiff
N/A
Rhoose
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cardiff
483.3
Rhoose
467.1
EPC Rating
Cardiff
73.7
Rhoose
70.7
Median Income
Cardiff
£31,540
Rhoose
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £320,701, Rhoose undercuts Cardiff (£334,109) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cardiff is a flat at £173,611, while in Rhoose it is a terraced at £222,556.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Cardiff (£507,595 vs £379,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rhoose prices grew faster — 30% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesRhoose has a crime rate of 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54% lower than Cardiff at 96.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cardiff is violent-crime, while in Rhoose it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cardiff and Rhoose. Cardiff has 0 schools and Rhoose has 0 schools.
Cardiff School Inspection Breakdown
Rhoose School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cardiff | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cardiff averages 483.3 Mbps – ahead of Rhoose's 467.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Cardiff and 96.9% in Rhoose. Gigabit availability stands at 95.2% in Cardiff and 92.4% in Rhoose.
Cardiff is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (483 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cardiff leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Rhoose averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £944 in Cardiff and £1,270 in Rhoose. 73.5% of homes in Cardiff have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rhoose.
Cardiff has more energy-efficient housing — 73.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Rhoose and £31,540 in Cardiff. The median age is 39 in Cardiff and 45.1 in Rhoose. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Cardiff versus 71.9% in Rhoose. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Cardiff and 55.8% in Rhoose.
| Indicator | Cardiff | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 347,880 | 6,428 |
| Median Age | 39 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,540 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.3% |
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