Cathays vs Pontcanna
Two Cardiff places side by side, from the same official sources. Which is better depends on what matters to you: PlaceFit lets you weight each measure and see which comes out ahead for you.
| Measure | Cathays | Pontcanna | Source and period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, woods and public green space | 20.9% of the area is parks, woods or public green space | 24.8% of the area is parks, woods or public green space | OS Open Greenspace and OS Open Zoomstack woodland; latest release, 7 Oct 2026 |
| Countryside around | 0.5% of the area is countryside, not built up | 3.6% of the area is countryside, not built up | OS Open Zoomstack urban areas; latest release, 7 Oct 2026 |
| Parks and playgrounds nearby | 102 parks, playing fields and play areas | 92 parks, playing fields and play areas | OS Open Greenspace; latest release, 7 Oct 2026 |
| Peak drive to the nearest city or large town | 16 min at peak | 16 min at peak | OSRM routing on the OpenStreetMap road network; retrieved 4 Nov 2026 |
| Shops and everyday services | 73.1 shops and services per km² | 68.6 shops and services per km² | Overture Maps Places; latest release, 2 Nov 2026 |
| Fast broadband | About 95.34% of homes can get gigabit broadband | About 90.89% of homes can get gigabit broadband | Ofcom Connected Nations — fixed broadband; latest release, 1 Jul 2025 |
| Registered childcare nearby | Not available yet — unavailable (CIW) | Not available yet — unavailable (CIW) | Care Inspectorate Wales; retrieved 7 Nov 2026 |
| Mobile signal | 98.73% of the area gets 4G on all four networks | 98.73% of the area gets 4G on all four networks | Ofcom Connected Nations — mobile coverage; latest release, 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recorded crime | 168 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year | 158 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year | data.police.uk street-level crime; September 2025 to August 2026 |