A guide to living in Wales

Excellent

71.6%

Very Good

21.2%

Average

5.4%

Disappointing

1.2%

Very poor

0.5%

Best places to live in Wales

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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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Gramercy Tower, CF10

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.9

4.90

(17 reviews)

Situated in the heart of Cardiff, Gramercy Tower is just 5 minutes from the city centre. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including a concierge, gym, roof terrace and private dining room. Cardiff Central railway station is also just a short walk away and Cardiff Airport is 30-minutes by car.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 19 in Wales

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Wood Street House, CF10

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.79

4.79

(192 reviews)

Wood Street House is located in the heart of Cardiff Central Square. Residents can enjoy a gym and a roof terrace with views across Cardiff castle and the Stadium. Additionally, there are private dining rooms, a lounge, games zone and work spaces. Furthermore, Wood Street House comes with free super fast broadband everywhere, and an on-site team always available for help. On ground level, residents enjoy riverside walks along the Taff Trail, designer shopping at St David’s 2, independent shopping in the numerous arcades, cocktails and dancing on St Mary’s Street. Plus, internationally renowned sport, heritage and culture are right on the doorstep.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 19 in Wales

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PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10

By PLATFORM_

4.32

4.32

(32 reviews)

Brand new 1- & 2-bedroom apartments at Wales' first Build-to-Rent development just 6 minutes from Cardiff Central station. Residents benefit from co-working spaces, free use of the on-site gym, and two rooftop terraces with stunning views across the city and down to the bay.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 19 in Wales

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Verse, CF10

By Fresh

4.82

4.82

(24 reviews)

Situated in the heart of Cardiff, Verse blends work and play with Cardiff’s vibrant arts, music and cultural district. Apartments come furnished or unfurnished, with a collection of studio, one and two bedroom apartments available. Plus, pets are welcome in this brand new community.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 19 in Wales

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Cae Sant Barrwg, CF83

By Llanmoor Homes

4.69

4.69

(6 reviews)

Cae Sant Barrwg is located in Bedwas near the town of Caerphilly. The development will offer a wide range of homes including Affordable homes.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 19 in Wales

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Latest Reviews in Wales

571 total reviews

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Verse, CF10

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A great place to stay

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Verse, CF10

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great location , good parking space , great management, spacious , great common spaces , good security.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have responded quickly and solved the issues then and there.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

It is much easier to move here than I thought . The application process is easy and reviewing the contract is easy too

Manager response

Thank you so much for your kind review, we're really pleased to hear you love living at Verse

Posted by

Heather White, Marketing Manager

Mar 2026


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Alan Wang (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The Best Apartment in Cardiff

Alan Wang (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

5 mins walk to the Cardiff Central Station, this makes daily commute time is much easier to be managed. Co-po downstairs. 10 mins walk to the City centre. This location is prefect for all professionals.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Wonderful service and security. We have been living in Platform for 2 years, the management team has always been super helpful and friendly. And most importantly, the management team members have been the same faces, which helps the residents to build up closer relationship in order to feel safe and supported.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Due to the stable room temperature, which is always around 19 - 24 °C, it could be quite hot during summer time, and the windows kind of escalating this issue. Although this is common to see in the UK nowadays, I would suggest that having solutions, such as indoor A/C, or strong fans prepared during the summer.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Ethan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gramercy Tower, CF10

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Very good place to live

Ethan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gramercy Tower, CF10

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Being so close to the center there are so many different shops and bars from all over the world, such a central place for a diverse culture

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The management are so sweet and helpful and are always happy to help when needed

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How friendly the staff are and how useful theyre to everything we need , from offering support and locations to go for walks and places to eat


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JP (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gramercy Tower, CF10

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Outstanding city centre living — top quality in every way

JP (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gramercy Tower, CF10

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Gramercy Tower is ideally situated in CF10, right in the heart of Cardiff city centre. The location is outstanding — everything you need is within easy walking distance, including Cardiff Central railway station, excellent restaurants, bars, and shops. The surrounding area is vibrant and well-connected, making commuting and day-to-day life very convenient.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any issues or queries have been dealt with promptly and professionally by the building management team. They are highly responsive and proactive in resolving any concerns, making for a very smooth and stress-free living experience.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known just how good the roof terraces and the views would be — it would have made the decision to move in even easier! The co-working space is also a fantastic facility that I didn't fully appreciate until I started using it regularly.


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Roberto L (Tenant)

Unverified

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Well-Managed Development with Great Facilities

Roberto L (Tenant)

Unverified

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area has a great range of local shops, restaurants, and cafés, making everyday errands and dining out very convenient. Transport links are excellent, with easy access to buses and other connections that make commuting simple. The street itself is well-maintained, with a friendly atmosphere. Overall it’s a comfortable and convenient place to live.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management team has generally been responsive and helpful when issues were raised. Communication was clear, and they made an effort to address concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Every thing was clear prior my move in. The way the staff guided me resulted in no confusions or misinterpretations.

Manager response

Hello Roberto, Thank you for your review and kinds words. We will be sure to pass them on to the team. They will love to hear this. The team are always looking to deliver high levels of customer service and provide great homes to our residents Thank you for choosing Wood Street House as your home

Posted by

Paul Singleton, City Manager

Mar 2026


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