Cyncoed is a leafy, largely residential ward in north‑east Cardiff, noted for its tree‑lined streets, a mix of inter‑war and post‑war housing and a strong family‑orientated feel. The area benefits from plentiful green space and easy access to Roath Park and its lake and conservatory, which are important local focal points for walking, boating and community events.
Locally there is a small parade of shops, a handful of pubs and active sports and community clubs, so life tends to feel suburban rather than urban; good schools and straightforward transport links into the city centre make it popular with professionals and families. The name itself reflects the landscape - with "coed" being Welsh for wood - and the ward retains a quietly prosperous, community‑minded character shaped by its 20th‑century expansion.
Postcode districts covering Cyncoed
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Cardiff 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Newport 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Weston-super-Mare 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Tonypandy 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Barry 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Bridgend 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Cwmbran Central 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Cwmbrân 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Coity Higher 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Pontypool 13.5 miles21.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Cyncoed Parish 0 miles0 km
- Llanedeyrn Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Pentwyn Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Llanishen Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Cardiff Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Heath Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Penylan Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Gabalfa Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Plasnewydd Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Roath Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cathays Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Lisvane Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
Example postcodes in Cyncoed
CF23 6HH, CF23 6PJ, CF23 6EH, CF23 5PT, CF23 6EY, CF23 6RT, CF23 6NA, CF23 6DF, CF23 6DT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Bristol Airport 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Heath High Level Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Heath Low Level Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
Hotels near Cyncoed Ad
- Parador44 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Tyr Winch 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Voco St David's Cardiff 5 4 miles6.4 km
- Staybridge Suites Cardiff 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
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 miles3.4 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 2.4 miles3.8 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cardiff University University 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 4.4 miles7.1 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km