Cardiff is the main city and capital of Wales which is situated on the south coast of Wales, located around 150 miles west of London. Cardiff is a highly sought-after location for both renters and buyers as there is a range of properties on offer, including modern apartments, detached, semi-detached and terraced period properties, making the area incredibly popular with commuters, professionals and young families alike. This Welsh capital provides a great quality of life with a variety of employment opportunities and superb amenities, and with easy access to the rest of Wales and England, it's no surprise that the city's population is and has been rapidly increasing over the years.
Plenty of attractions are dotted across Cardiff, with residents and tourists treated to the likes of Cardiff Castle, National Museum Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre and Caerphilly Castle. There are also many incredible experiences to be had in Cardiff, with exciting activities, enjoyable entertainment, a great deal of shopping and many fascinating tours. Some popular hotspots include the Queens Arcade, Cardiff Bay, St. David's Hall and the Red Dragon Centre.
Much like other cities, Cardiff has some areas which are good and not so good. Although the city has been named Europe's third best place to live, Cardiff has a fairly high crime rate which is 22% higher than the rest of Wales and 20% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Residents have a great selection of secure parking to choose from around Cardiffm, with paid hourly, daily and monthly options. Spaces can be located at Capitol Shopping Centre, Richmond Road, Lynwood Court and Norwood Court, which are all within 10 minutes of the city centre.
Many different nightlife venues can be discovered in Cardiff. Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs are offered to residents and some popular options are Story Nightclub, Pulse, The Bootlegger and The Libertine Cocktail Bar. Residents can also head over to the surrounding areas of Newport, Bristol or Gloucester for even more evening entertainment.
Cardiff offers an impressive amount of schools that carry Estyn's ‘Outstanding’ rating. Families have a great choice of both primary and secondary schools nearby which include All Saints Primary, Howardian Primary, Cardiff High School and Fitzalan High School. Higher education is also provided within the area, with the local choices of Michaelston Community College, Cardiff University and University of Wales.
Dog walkers have some lovely areas to discover in and around Cardiff. Many scenic locations can be explored by residents and their furry friends with the local spaces of Roath Park, Bute Park, Cardiff Bay Barrage and Parc Cefn Onn.
There are many nearby transport options including rail links, road links and airport, links which provides easy travel for the residents of Cardiff. The local train station is Cardiff Central Station where services go to the popular destinations of Newport (in 12 minutes), Swansea (in 50 minutes), Bristol Temple Mead (in 50 minutes) and London Paddington (in under 2 hours). The M4 motorway connects Cardiff to the rest of Wales, where residents can head to Newport, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Swansea and Llanelli, as well as a short drive into its neighboring country England for some further exploring. Cardiff Airport is reachable by car via the A4232 and A4226 in just over 30 minutes, and bus routes are also available throughout the city for local travel.