Gabalfa is a north Cardiff neighbourhood and electoral ward perched on higher ground just north of the city centre, centred around the distinctive flyover and busy interchange that links the A48 with routes towards the M4. The area mixes Victorian terraced streets with post‑war housing and benefits from decent views across Cardiff, while its transport links mean it often features in local traffic reports.
Locally it has a lively, mixed character: a significant student contingent due to proximity to Cardiff University, a multicultural residential community and a scattering of shops, pubs and services along Gabalfa Road. Green spaces such as Maindy Park and the nearby Maindy Centre with its cycle facilities give the ward recreational focus, and neighbours like Cathays and Heath help shape a strong local identity with active community groups and grassroots initiatives.
Postcode districts covering Gabalfa
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 0.6 miles1 km
- Newport 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Weston-super-Mare 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Tonypandy 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Barry 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Bridgend 16 miles25.8 km
- Cwmbran Central 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Cwmbrân 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Coity Higher 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Pontypool 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Ebbw Vale 19.3 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Gabalfa Parish 0 miles0 km
- Cardiff Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Cathays Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Heath Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Pontcanna Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Llandaff North Parish 1 mile1.5 km
- Plasnewydd Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Roath Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Castle Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Llandaff Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Riverside Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cyncoed Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
Example postcodes in Gabalfa
CF14 3DY, CF14 3HH, CF14 3PT, CF14 3NJ, CF14 3DW, CF14 3BT, CF14 3DE, CF14 3BQ, CF14 3BU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Bristol Airport 22 miles35.5 km
- Cathays Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
- Heath Low Level Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Gabalfa Ad
- Parador44 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Voco St David's Cardiff 5 3 miles4.8 km
- The Beverley by Innkeeper's Collection 4 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Staybridge Suites Cardiff 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Gabalfa
- Cathays High School Secondary
- Redrose School Independent - special
- St Monicas C/W Primary School Primary
- St. Joseph's RC School Primary
- Ysgol Mynydd Bychan Primary
Local points of interest
- Vita Student Cardiff College 1.1 miles1.8 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Cardiff University University 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 3.1 miles5 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km