CF10 3EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackweir Terrace, 0.1km from Blackweir in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF10 3EZ is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF10 3EZ are sourced from Output Area W00010212 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWEIR TERRACE, CF10 3EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWEIR TERRACE, CF10 3EZ.
109
45
£ 34,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 3EZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, CF10 3EZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 3EZ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
25 sales · Mean £ 149,470
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF10 3EZ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Diggste pub company0.0 km
- Diggste pub company0.0 km
- The Cricketers0.9 km
- The Cricketers0.9 km
- Heath Hotel0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
128 nearby- Calabrisella Cathays0.5 km
- La Sorrentina0.8 km
- Zi's Cafe0.8 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.5 km
- La Sorrentina0.8 km
- + 123 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Courtfield Hotel0.9 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co1.0 km
- The Town House0.9 km
- Courtfield Hotel0.9 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Cathays Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Cathays Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Crwys Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Heath Kitchen0.8 km
- Lee's Chinese0.9 km
- Long Fang Kitchen0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Dough Thrower0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- The Co-op Food0.9 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society1.0 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society1.0 km
- The Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.9 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.7 km
- Ninian Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Blackweir0.0 km
- Blackweir0.1 km
- Llantrisant Street0.2 km
- Colum Road0.2 km
- Gelligaer Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF103EZ · Data under Open Government Licence