Penarth
Penarth Estate Agent
Our Penarth estate agent mentions Penarth as a town located in the Vale of Glamorgan and is approximately four miles south of Cardiff city centre. It is situated at the southern end of Cardiff Bay and sits on the north shore of the Severn estuary. Penarth is classed as the wealthiest seaside resort in the Cardiff area and the second largest town in the Vale, after Barry. Penarth is still regarded as a popular seaside tourist location and provides an array of welcoming facilities.
In 2011, a £4 million revamp of the pier was granted to boost local tourism to the area and highlight the area as an attraction for visitors. There is also the Penarth Marina village which hosts many yacht berths surrounded by stunning waterside homes. This part of Penarth also hosts upmarket dining and recreational facilities. Penarth is classed as one of the most affluent parts of the Vale of Glamorgan.
Average House Prices
The average house prices are listed below
Apartment
£185k
Terraced
£342k
Semi-Detached
£405k
Detached
£550k
The Area
Transport
The main railway station is Penarth and allows passengers to travel into Cardiff for connecting services. As with most of the area, Penarth benefits from various bus routes which allow easy access to the city centre.
If travelling by car then Penarth sits south of the A4232 which provides access to Cardiff Bay to the east and access to junction 32 of the M4 to the north.
Schools
There are numerous nurseries, primary and secondary schools serving Penarth. These include Welsh-orientated schools.
Primary Schools:
– Cogan County Primary https://www.coganprimaryschool.co.uk
– Ysgol Gymraeg Pen-y-Garth https://www.ysgolpenygarth.cymru/en/
– St Joseph’s Roman Cathlolic Primary https://www.stjosephsprm.cardiff.sch.uk
Secondary Schools
– St Cyres Comprehensive School http://www.stcyres.org
– Stanwell School https://www.stanwell.org
– Westbourne School https://www.westbourneschool.com
Llandaff
Llandaff Estate Agent
Llandaff estate agent servicing the city within a city (although this was never officially recognised). Llandaff is a picturesque location situated in north Cardiff with close links to the city centre. The area is steeped in history, with the centre being linked to historical religious activity and other historical events.
Llandaff high street offers local shopping and eating facilities and provides a cosy village-like existence for its residents. Those newer residential properties are carefully aligned with older dwellings in order to maintain the historical look of the area. The location also benefits from large open areas such as Llandaff Fields.
Average House Prices
The average house prices are listed below
Apartment
£184k
Terraced
£265k
Semi-Detached
£358k
Detached
£495k
The Area
Transport
The three main railway stations serving Llandaff are Danescourt, Fairwater and Waun-Gron Park, all being within one mile of Llandaff cathedral. Due to its close vicinity to the city centre, there are also numerous bus routes in and out of Llandaff.
If travelling by vehicle then Cardiff Road takes you directly to the city centre. The A48 also cuts through close to Llandaff and allows travel by car to either junction 29 or junction 33 of the M4.
Schools
There are numerous nurseries, primary and secondary schools serving Llandaff. These include Welsh-orientated schools.
Primary Schools:
– Danescourt Primary https://www.danescourtprm.cardiff.sch.uk
– Llandaff City Church in Wales Primary https://www.lccw.org.uk
– Ysgol Pencae https://www.ysgolpencae.cymru
Secondary Schools
– Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School https://www.bishopofllandaff.org
– Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf https://www.glantaf.cymru
Heath
Introduction
Heath is a district located in the north of Cardiff and is predominately classed as an affluent area. Properties in this area are listed as the third highest within Cardiff, with many made up of large detached and semi-detached 1930’s properties. Heath Park is a large park which is well maintained, and ebbing off this; you will find many tree-lined streets and avenues. The University Hospital of Wales (Heath hospital) is also located here.
Heath was originally named the ‘Great Heath’ due to the large park and woodland it once contained. There are also numerous shops, restaurants and pubs located within close vicinity to residential areas.
Average House Prices
The average house prices are listed below
Apartment
£138k
Terraced
£275k
Semi-Detached
£350k
Detached
£415k
The Area
Transport
The area is served by two railway stations, these being Heath Low Level and Heath High Level, which connect with Central, Coryton, and Llanishen through to Caerphilly. There are also various bus routes in and out of Heath, connecting the location to various locations.
Heath is also within close vicinity of junction 32 of the M4 and the A48. There are also various traffic calming measures in place which allows for cycling in and around the Heath area.
Schools
There are numerous nurseries, primary and secondary schools in Heath. These include Welsh-orientated schools.
Primary Schools:
– Ton Yr Ywen Primary https://www.tonyrywen.co.uk
– Coryton Primary https://www.corytonprmsch.co.uk
Secondary Schools
– Whitchurch High School https://www.whitchurchhs.wales
– Cathays High School https://www.cathayshigh.co.uk
– Cardiff High School https://www.cardiffhigh.cardiff.sch.uk
Fairwater
Introduction
Fairwater is a district in the west of Cardiff within close vicinity of Culverhouse Cross. Fairwater is a leafy district consisting of residential estates built in the 1930’s through to public housing built around 1950 located towards Pentrebane. Fairwater also hosts the Cardiff Ski and Snowboard centre for those with an adventurous side. There are various shops and eating/drinking facilities in the centre nestled within a lovely leafy crossroads.
Average House Prices
The average house prices are listed below
Apartment
£120k
Terraced
£210k
Semi-Detached
£250k
Detached
£280k
The Area
Transport
Fairwater has good public transport links and is served by three railway stations, these being fairwater, Danescourt and Waun-Gron Park, with all stations being on the Cardiff City line. There also multiple bus routes, including service 61 through to Pentrebane, service 64 through to Heath and service 66 to Keyston Road.
Fairwater is serviced by the A48 linking Fairwater to the city centre and areas including Ely and canton. The area also has good links to the M4 motorway.
Schools
There are numerous nurseries, primary and secondary schools in Fairwater. These include Welsh-orientated schools.
Primary Schools:
– Peterlea Primary https://www.peterleaprimaryschool.com
– Fairwater Primary https://fairwaterprm.cardiff.sch.uk
Secondary Schools
– Cantonian High School http://www.cantonian.org
Cardiff Bay
Introduction
Cardiff Bay is situated between Cardiff city centre and Penarth and was formerly known as Tiger Bay. What once was derelict docklands has been redeveloped over the years into a lively and welcoming area. The waterfront area is home to many notable buildings and attractions, including the Wales Millenium Centre, the Norweigan Church and the Pierhead Building. In addition to this, there are numerous pubs and restaurants located on the waterfront.
Average House Prices
The average house prices are listed below
Apartment
£165k
Terraced
£285k
Semi-Detached
£250k
The Area
Transport
Cardiff bay train station is located close to Mermaid Quay and provides transport to Cardiff Queen Street. Numerous buses provide transport to all parts of Cardiff, including the Bay Circle route.
There are various road links to and from the city and also easy access to the A4232. The M4 is approximately ten miles from Cardiff Bay by car using the A4232.
Schools
There are numerous nurseries, primary and secondary schools in Cardiff Bay. There is also a healthy selection of Welsh schools to choose from.
Primary Schools:
– Grangetown Primary https://www.grangetownprimary.com
– Mount Stuart Primary https://www.mountstuartprimary.co.uk
– Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad https://www.ysgolhamadryad.cymru
Secondary Schools
– Fitzalan High School http://www.fitzalan.cardiff.sch.uk
– Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf https://www.glantaf.cymru