CF14 3AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Road, 0.2km from Maindy in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Gabalfa ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
For families considering a move, CF14 3AF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 CF14 3AF are sourced from Output Area W00010498 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, CF14 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, CF14 3AF.
1,493
22
£ 38,900 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF14 3AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF14 3AF — age 22, 69% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF14 3AF. The average age is 22.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF14 3AF is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Diggste pub company0.7 km
- Diggste pub company0.7 km
- Heath Hotel0.7 km
- Heath Hotel0.7 km
- North Star0.1 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Bossman’s Sweets0.5 km
- Discount Supermarket0.5 km
- Pop'n'Hops0.5 km
- Bossman’s Sweets0.5 km
- Discount Supermarket0.5 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Black Salt0.5 km
- GOT BEEF0.5 km
- Grillhaus0.5 km
- Ilili Restaurant Ltd1.0 km
- Longa Turkish Cafe0.5 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Baan Thai Food Cardiff Ltd0.5 km
- Silver Palace0.5 km
- Yan's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Baan Thai Food Cardiff Ltd0.5 km
- Silver Palace0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.5 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.6 km
- Heath Low Level2.0 km
- Heath High Level2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Parkfield Place0.0 km
- Maelog Place0.1 km
- Cathays High School0.2 km
- St Josephs Convent0.3 km
- Maindy Stadium0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF143AF · Data under Open Government Licence