Cyncoed is a leafy, largely residential suburb in the north‑east of Cardiff, characterised by mature trees, spacious interwar and post‑war houses and a predominantly middle‑class population. It sits close to green attractions such as Roath Park with its lake and conservatory, and is served by local shops, schools and recreational clubs including tennis and golf.
The area grew up from former rural estates into suburban housing in the early 20th century, so many properties retain period features while newer infill has followed. Economically it is mainly residential - commuting to the city centre is common via road and regular bus links - and house prices generally sit above the Cardiff average, reflecting its popularity with families and professionals.
Postcode districts covering Cyncoed
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 24.6 miles
- Cardiff 1.2 miles
- Newport 9.9 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 15.2 miles
- Tonypandy 14.1 miles
- Barry 8.5 miles
- Bridgend 17.2 miles
- Cwmbran Central 10.7 miles
- Cwmbrân 10.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.3 miles
- Coity Higher 16.7 miles
- Pontypool 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanedeyrn Parish 0.7 miles
- Pentwyn Parish 1 mile
- Llanishen Parish 1.2 miles
- Cardiff Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Heath Parish 1.3 miles
- Penylan Parish 1.4 miles
- Gabalfa Parish 1.6 miles
- Plasnewydd Ward 1.7 miles
- Roath Parish 1.7 miles
- Cathays Parish 1.7 miles
- Lisvane Parish 1.7 miles
- Lisvane and Thornhill Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Cyncoed
CF23 5NR, CF23 6SW, CF23 6XD, CF23 6SE, CF23 6SL, CF23 6XH, CF23 6LT, CF23 6QN, CF23 6QE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 11.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 21.5 miles
- Heath High Level Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Heath Low Level Railway Station 0.6 miles
Hotels near Cyncoed Ad
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 2.5 miles
- The Lincoln House Private Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff 4 2.5 miles
- The Parkgate Hotel 2.7 miles
- Voco St David's Cardiff 5 4 miles
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff 3 2.9 miles
- The Royal Hotel Cardiff 4 2.8 miles
- Park Plaza Cardiff 4 2.4 miles
- Hilton Cardiff 5 2.5 miles
- StayBridge Suites Cardiff 3 3.2 miles
Schools in Cyncoed
- Cardiff High School Secondary
- Lakeside Primary School Primary
- Rhydypenau Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vita Student Cardiff College 2.1 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 2.4 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 2.6 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 2.8 miles
- Cardiff University University 3.3 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 3.3 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 4.4 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 5.1 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 7.3 miles