Family home in Pontcanna, Cardiff

What this neighbourhood is really like

This neighbourhood is about as car-optional as it gets — with 285 walkable amenities within 800 metres and 12 transit stops nearby, most residents could realistically go weeks without needing to drive for daily errands. The food and drink scene is genuinely substantial, with 71 cafés, restaurants, and pubs within easy walking distance, meaning you'll have plenty of choice for both a quick coffee and a sit-down meal without planning ahead. Families with children will find 11 schools within 1.2 km, which is a strong count and reduces the school-run logistics that can dominate daily life in less well-served areas. Everyday practicalities — pharmacies, clinics, and general shops — are well covered too, with 18 options close by, so the trade-off here isn't access to anything; it's more likely to be noise, density, and price, since neighbourhoods this well-connected tend to come with a busier street environment and a premium on property values.

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Family home in Pontcanna, Cardiff

9 Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9DZ
Walk10.0Transit10.0Food10.0Schools10.0Everyday10.0
Added 16/8/2026
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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
Leaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors
About this neighbourhood

Pontcanna is a leafy, upmarket pocket by Bute Park and the River Taff, known for Victorian streets, independent cafes and a relaxed, village feel minutes from the city centre. A 3-bed terrace is classic local stock, ideal for families and professionals wanting

  • Bute Park, cafes, local shops
  • Walk/cycle to city; easy bus links
  • Popular with families & young pros

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Commute check

Recent sales nearby

Median
£315,000
  • 12 EDDYSTONE CLOSE
    Jun 2026
    £153,000
  • 85 SEVERN ROAD
    Jun 2026
    £325,000
  • 50 SPRINGFIELD PLACE
    Jun 2026
    £315,000
  • CAMBRIA 353 VICTORIA WHARF
    Jun 2026
    £180,000
  • 100 COWBRIDGE ROAD EAST
    Jun 2026
    £320,000
  • 4 TREM YR AFON
    Jun 2026
    £325,000
  • 1 TREM YR AFON
    Jun 2026
    £350,000
  • KESTRAL MEWS, 104 - 108 APARTMENT 16 CATHEDRAL ROAD
    Jun 2026
    £292,500
  • KESTRAL MEWS, 104 - 108 APARTMENT 16 CATHEDRAL ROAD
    Jun 2026
    £107,750
  • 23 TYNANT STREET
    Jun 2026
    £217,000
Source: HM Land Registry. Public official data — not adjusted for property type or size.

Recent sold prices

CF11

127 sales in the last 24 months · HM Land Registry

170k HM Land Registry sales · 2k postcodes · refreshed Aug 2026

Median

£215,000

Low

£29k

High

£4.68m

12 EDDYSTONE CLOSE

CF11 8EB · Terraced · Leasehold

£153,000

2026-06-26

85 SEVERN ROAD

CF11 9EA · Terraced · Freehold

£325,000

2026-06-23

50 SPRINGFIELD PLACE

CF11 9NZ · Terraced · Freehold

£315,000

2026-06-18

CAMBRIA 353 VICTORIA WHARF

CF11 0SA · Flat / Maisonette · Leasehold

£180,000

2026-06-15

100 COWBRIDGE ROAD EAST

CF11 9DX · Terraced · Freehold

£320,000

2026-06-12

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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