Cardiff Property Market Statistics 2026

Cardiff is a city of around 381,759 people in Wales (ONS mid-2023 population estimate). This page brings together the current verified figures on Cardiff house prices, rents and rental yields, drawn from the ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index and ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics. Every figure below carries its own source and date so it can be checked or quoted directly. For a wider view of the national picture, see our UK Rental Market Statistics 2026 and UK Landlord Statistics 2026 pages.

Last Updated: July 2026 | Next Update: October 2026

Cardiff Key Stats at a Glance

Cardiff House Prices in 2026

The average house price in Cardiff has risen 1.8% in the year to April 2026 (ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional)). For comparison, average prices across Wales rose 3.5% over the same period (ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional)). That puts the typical Cardiff home at £271,000, based on transactions recorded up to April 2026.

The Cardiff Capital Region City Deal continues to fund transport and innovation projects across South Wales, with Cardiff as its economic hub.

Local house price data of this kind is based on a smaller number of transactions than national figures, so short-term movements in a single city should be read as a trend rather than a precise monthly signal. Looked at over a full year, though, Cardiff's rise of 1.8% gives a reasonably clear read on where the local market sits going into the second half of 2026.

Cardiff Rents and Rental Yields

The average monthly rent in Cardiff has risen 3.3% in the year to May 2026 (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics). That is against a wider Wales average rent increase of 4.7% over the same period (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics). That works out at £1,157 a month for the average Cardiff let as of May 2026.

Putting the two figures together gives the gross rental yield, the standard way of comparing rental income against purchase price before costs. For Cardiff: (£1,157 x 12 months) / £271,000 x 100 = 5.1% gross yield. This is a gross, pre-cost figure; it does not account for mortgage interest, management fees, maintenance, void periods or tax, all of which reduce the net return a landlord actually receives. For the national landlord and rental picture, including how gross and net yields typically compare, see our UK Landlord Statistics 2026 and UK Rental Market Statistics 2026 pages.

Major employers include Admiral Insurance and BBC Wales, which relocated to Central Square next to Cardiff Central station.

What's Shaping the Cardiff Property Market

Two universities, Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University, sustain a large and steady student rental market.

Landlords and investors trying to translate these figures into an actual purchase in Cardiff typically work with property sourcing companies to find stock that fits the numbers above, rather than relying on portal browsing alone, since the best-priced opportunities in a market like this rarely stay listed for long. This page is a statistics reference rather than a buying guide; for an area-by-area breakdown of where to invest within Cardiff, see our Cardiff property investment guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Cardiff in 2026?

The average house price in Cardiff was £271,000 in April 2026 (ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional)), up 1.8% from April 2025.

What is the average rent in Cardiff?

The average monthly rent in Cardiff was £1,157 in May 2026 (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics), up 3.3% from May 2025.

What rental yield can landlords expect in Cardiff?

Based on the average purchase price of £271,000 and average monthly rent of £1,157, the gross rental yield in Cardiff works out at 5.1%. This is a gross figure before mortgage costs, management fees, maintenance and tax, so actual net returns will be lower.

Is the Cardiff property market rising or falling in 2026?

Cardiff house prices have risen 1.8% over the past year, while rents have risen 3.3% over the same period. The two do not always move together, and the gap between price growth and rent growth is one reason gross yields shift from year to year.

Where can I find area-by-area investment analysis for Cardiff?

This page focuses on citywide statistics. For a breakdown of specific Cardiff neighbourhoods and investment areas, see our Cardiff property investment guide.

Sources and Methodology

Gross rental yield is calculated as (average monthly rent x 12) / average house price x 100, using the figures in the table above. It is a standard, transparent calculation, not a forecast, and does not represent net return after costs.

This page is a statistics reference. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. Figures are provisional and subject to revision by the original sources; always check the linked sources directly before relying on a figure for a decision.