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Wood Street House, CF10

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.75

4.75

(154 reviews)

£980-£2,260 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 18 in Wales

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Verse, CF10

By Fresh

4.82

4.82

(23 reviews)

Studios, 1, 2 beds

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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 18 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 18 in Wales

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PLATFORM_ in Cardiff, CF10

By PLATFORM_

4.51

4.51

(25 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 18 in Wales

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Plas Ty Draw, CF23

By Redrow

4.51

4.51

(9 reviews)

Plas Ty Draw in Lisvane, Cardiff, is a high-quality Redrow development offering a superb selection of family homes from their award-winning Heritage Collection. Positioned just five miles from Cardiff City Centre and conveniently close to the M4, the development offers ease of access to the capital's amenities and is surrounded by a variety of good and excellent schools, the Cardiff Golf Club, and much more, making it a popular choice for families looking for quality living​
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Ranked 5th out of 18 in Wales

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Abdullah Dikko (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

Just an amazing place honestly.

Abdullah Dikko (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Jul 2025

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

Very comfortable and safe at all time. Staff are so welcoming and the local community are super generous and helpful at all times

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

Harita from the management team held my pre- move out inspection! She was super kind, joyful and full of energy. It felt like me renewing my contract rather than leaving such a beautiful community.

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

The process of moving out is much more lengthy compared to moving in and also the price of a move out cleaning is quiet pricy for a student


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Esther T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Jul 2025

4
4
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4

Lovely Wood Street House!

Esther T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Jul 2025

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

The location is fantastic! you can walk anywhere in Cardiff from here, and it is so easy to take the bus or train as the stations are situated right next to the building. The street can sometimes be busy but the apartments have good sound proofing. It is right next to a great selection of bars and restaurants which make it very convenient!

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

The management was wonderful and efficient in helping me every step of the way! Harita was very kind and informative during my moving out process! She ensured that I had all the information that I needed and listened to my concerns as well. It made the process that much easier for me!

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

Before moving in, I wish I had asked more questions about how noise travels in the building (e.g., footsteps from upstairs neighbors or street sounds). It’s not a major issue, but if you’re sensitive to noise, it might help to tour the apartment during busier times or ask about soundproofing. That said, the community itself is quiet and friendly, and management has always been great about addressing concerns!


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Sara Al Sadi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

Modern, Comfortable Living with Excellent Management

Sara Al Sadi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Jul 2025

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

Living in this area has been a very positive experience overall. The local shops and restaurants are of good quality and within walking distance Like any city area, there can be occasional traffic noise and limited parking at peak times, but overall the street is quiet and well-maintained. Bin collections are regular and efficient, and the neighborhood feels safe and friendly.

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

The building management has always responded quickly and professionally to any issues. They are approachable, helpful, and make sure things are resolved efficiently.

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

I wish I had known that the noise level on this side of the building can be a bit higher compared to other units. I previously lived in the same development on the Wood Street side facing the train station, and surprisingly, it was much quieter there. It would have been helpful to know about the difference in noise levels depending on the apartment’s location within the building.


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Brooke P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Verse, CF10

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

Had the best time living at Verse!

Brooke P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Verse, CF10

Jul 2025

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

The location is amazing! Charles St. is relatively quiet but on the edge of any shop that you need and nearby plenty of bus stops.

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

They responded to every problem we’ve had and been very helpful.

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

The fridge is really small it’s a mini fridge which would’ve been nice to know because it was hard to fit a lot of stuff in.

Manager response

Hi Brooke, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are really pleased to hear that you've loved your time with us at Verse!

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Heather White, Marketing Manager

Jul 2025


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Rhys L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Jun 2025

5
5
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5

100% the best place I’ve lived in

Rhys L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Jun 2025

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

Everything is great, literally everything you’ll ever need is minutes away and very nice that the train station is seconds away

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

Super fast response time and super helpful would recommend enough

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

I didn’t know they’d have key cards almost like a hotel which is great


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