Family home in Pontcanna, Cardiff

What this neighbourhood is really like

This neighbourhood sits at the very top end of urban density across every practical measure, so a car is genuinely optional here rather than just technically avoidable. Within a short walk you have access to 285 amenities, 12 transit stops, and 71 places to eat and drink, meaning daily errands, commuting, and socialising on foot are all realistic for most people. Families will find an unusually high concentration of schools — 46 within roughly a kilometre — which suggests strong choice but also means school-run traffic at peak times is worth factoring in. The everyday essentials side is equally well covered, with pharmacies, clinics, and shops all within comfortable walking distance, so the main trade-off here isn't access to anything — it's that you're trading quietness and space for genuine convenience, and the street-level busyness that tends to come with it.

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Family home in Pontcanna, Cardiff

9 Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9DZ
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Added 26/9/2026
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£395,000
True 30-yr cost: £695,206
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
105 m²
Size
EPC D1
Energy Rating

Description

Sought-after Pontcanna street, walk to Sophia Gardens and Cardiff city centre.

Features

Period property
Loft conversion
South-facing garden

Location

9 Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9DZ

Marker
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About this neighbourhood

Pontcanna is a leafy, walkable inner‑city pocket by Bute Park and the Taff, known for handsome Victorian streets, independents, and a relaxed, upmarket feel near the centre. A 3‑bed terrace suits the area’s typical period stock, ideal for families and professi

  • •Bute Park, cafes, boutiques, schools
  • •Walk/cycle to centre; good bus links
  • •Popular with families & young pros

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Recent sales nearby

Median
£345,000
  • 3 POWDERHAM DRIVE
    Jul 2026
    £410,000
  • 56 MARDY STREET
    Jul 2026
    £395,000
  • 78 B KINGS ROAD
    Jul 2026
    £172,500
  • 84 TAFF EMBANKMENT
    Jul 2026
    £345,000
  • 27 CYMMER STREET
    Jul 2026
    £345,000
  • 36 CHESTER STREET
    Jul 2026
    £194,000
  • CATHEDRAL GARDENS FLAT 2 TY CORNEL CATHEDRAL ROAD
    Jul 2026
    £285,000
  • HARTLAND HOUSE 17 FERRY COURT
    Jul 2026
    £75,000
  • 10 BROMSGROVE STREET
    Jul 2026
    £185,000
  • 72A FLAT 3 CATHEDRAL ROAD
    Jul 2026
    £380,000
Source: HM Land Registry. Public official data — not adjusted for property type or size.

Recent sold prices

CF11

187 sales in the last 24 months · HM Land Registry

271k HM Land Registry sales · 2k postcodes · refreshed Sept 2026

Median

£220,000

Low

£29k

High

£4.68m

3 POWDERHAM DRIVE

CF11 8ND · Detached · Freehold

£410,000

2026-07-20

56 MARDY STREET

CF11 6QU · Terraced · Freehold

£395,000

2026-07-20

78 B KINGS ROAD

CF11 9DD · Flat / Maisonette · Leasehold

£172,500

2026-07-20

84 TAFF EMBANKMENT

CF11 7BG · Terraced · Freehold

£345,000

2026-07-14

27 CYMMER STREET

CF11 7AB · Terraced · Freehold

£345,000

2026-07-14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0. Updated monthly.

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EPC D1
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Upfront costs
Deposit (10%)£39,500
Stamp Duty (SDLT)£9,750
Legal fees (inc. VAT 20%)£2,370
Surveyor£600
Land Registry & searches (HMLR)£300
Repairs / renovation£0
Total upfront£52,520
Monthly ownership cost
Mortgage repayment£1,801
Home insurance£82
Mortgage protection£119
Council Tax (monthly avg)£165
Maintenance reserve (1%/yr)£329
Total per month£2,496
Year 1 true cost
£82,470
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