CF14 3NJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Soberton Avenue, 0.5km from Maendy in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Gabalfa ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF14 3NJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 17.1% 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 CF14 3NJ are sourced from Output Area W00009085 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOBERTON AVENUE, CF14 3NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOBERTON AVENUE, CF14 3NJ.
437
34
£ 38,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF14 3NJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF14 3NJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF14 3NJ. The average age is 33.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 332,500
20 sales · Mean £ 317,822
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF14 3NJ is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Greggs PLC0.6 km
- Greggs PLC0.6 km
- F C Asia Food0.6 km
- Taylors Tasty Treats0.6 km
- V M Stores0.6 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Heath Hotel0.6 km
- Heath Hotel0.6 km
- The Aneurin Bevan0.9 km
- Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited0.9 km
- The Aneurin Bevan0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.4 km
- Sodexo at Maindy Hub0.4 km
- Sunny's Street Food0.3 km
- Uni Lounge0.6 km
- Wildflower Kitchen0.4 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Heath Kitchen0.4 km
- Lee's Chinese0.3 km
- Long Fang Kitchen0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Dough Thrower0.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.1 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath Low Level1.5 km
- Heath High Level1.6 km
- Cathays1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Newfoundland Road0.1 km
- Newfoundland Road0.1 km
- Companies House0.3 km
- Companies House0.3 km
- University Hospital of Wales0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF143NJ · Data under Open Government Licence