
A guide to living in South Glamorgan
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Very Good
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Average
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Disappointing
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Best places to live in South Glamorgan
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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Wood Street House, CF10
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.77
(161 reviews)
£980-£2,260 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 9 in South Glamorgan

Verse, CF10
By Fresh
4.83
(23 reviews)
Studios, 1, 2 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 9 in South Glamorgan

Plas Ty Draw, CF23
By Redrow
4.51
(9 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 9 in South Glamorgan

Cwrt Sant Ioan, CF5
By Redrow
4.38
(11 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 9 in South Glamorgan

PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10
By PLATFORM_
4.22
(27 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 9 in South Glamorgan
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Latest Reviews in South Glamorgan
389 total reviews
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Jon Barada (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10
Sept 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Don’t live here.
Jon Barada (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10
Sept 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
GOOD - Close to city centre BAD - Right next to homeless centre. Have seen people be assaulted in the street. - lots of people drinking outside the buildings
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
It’s been pretty straightforward. Just pop down for a chat.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Overpriced. If you don’t need a pet friendly rental don’t move here.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Hyf (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Wood Street House, CF10
Sept 2025
Great experience
Hyf (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Wood Street House, CF10
Sept 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
To be honest everything is nearby so I don’t use the car at all I always walk to most of the shops and restaurants
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Harita was so nice and helpful with me. she is so great person with a nice smile and good looking . She is so kind and polite . I like the communication between me and her she solved all my problems with her advices wish her all the best
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I strongly recommend anyone to try to live here very nice experience
LJ (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10
Aug 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
High turnover of managers and community hosts, neighbouring HMO…
LJ (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10
Aug 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It’s best to register with South Wales Listens and select Butetown, the town centre and Dumballs Road/The Huggard to keep up with the crime problems in the area.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
It’s very difficult to get a reply to emails around here, there are constant noise issues that I have to bring to the team’s attention but when it’s the staff and contractors are the source of the disturbances, all easily avoided and not a consequence of their work, just pure thoughtless and low expectations for residents. It does little in the way of help set an example when e.g. the security guard is allowing doors to slam closed behind at midnight as he does his vacant apartment checks.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The area, very close to a HMO, I’ve seen people having sex in the car park. I’ve seen people using hard drugs on the pavement outside. You sometimes have no choice but to walk past groups of these people hanging out while on your way to town. The high turnover of staff. It is unsettling, particularly when it involves the manager. The early weekend morning noise disturbances from the office block across the road having their windows cleaned, being woken on a Thursday, the Friday, the Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday between 6 am and 7 am over the Easter bank holiday weekend for example. The starting at 6 am deliveries to the Co-op in the commercial unit on the ground floor. The skateboarders! Clack, clack and clack for hours at a time.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Nayef (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Wood Street House, CF10
Aug 2025
Living in Wood Street House has been a very positive experience overall
Nayef (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Wood Street House, CF10
Aug 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Living in Wood Street House has been a pleasant experience. The area is well-connected, with Wood Street station just a short walk away, making it easy to get into central London or other parts of the city. There are plenty of local shops, cafes, and restaurants nearby, offering a good range of options. The atmosphere is generally quiet and safe, and there are several green spaces within walking distance. Bin collections are regular, and I haven’t faced any issues with parking or noise. Overall, it’s a convenient and comfortable place to live.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has always been quick, helpful, and friendly in responding to any issues I’ve raised. They handle problems efficiently and communicate clearly throughout the process.
Manager response
Hi Nayef, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. It is great to hear that you are enjoying your home at Wood Street House! We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Harita. Thank you for choosing Wood Street House as your home. Best wishes, The Wood Street House Management Team
Posted by
Leah Francis, Community and Operations Manager
Aug 2025
Bashaer J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Wood Street House, CF10
Jul 2025
Amazing staff and facilities.
Bashaer J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Wood Street House, CF10
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Amazing location, facilities, and great interior. Loved the staff very friendly and safe. Great safety 24 hours concierge . Maintenance team was always very helpful
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very fast response, great email and reception connecting and they solve any issues immediately
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
great place wish I had more time here. Amazing location
Manager response
Hi Bashaer, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. It is great to hear that you are enjoying your home at Wood Street House! We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Harita, she will be delighted with her mention. Thank you for choosing Wood Street House as your home. Best wishes, The Wood Street House Management Team
Posted by
Leah Francis, Community and Operations Manager
Aug 2025
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