Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

ORCHARD PARK CLOSE, CF3 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD PARK CLOSE, CF3 0AT.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF3 0AT spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF3 0AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orchard Park Close, 0.7km from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

For families considering a move, CF3 0AT represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 CF3 0AT are sourced from Output Area W00009686 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0AT. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF3 0AT has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson21
Drugs18

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Hope Espresso0.3 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • St Mellon's Stores0.3 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.1 km
  • The Church Inn0.1 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.1 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Iriechef jerk hut0.1 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.3 km
  • Tubbs Cafe0.7 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.3 km
  • Frolics Cafe0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.1 km
  • The Square Pizza Co.0.8 km
  • Crispy Cod0.1 km
  • Speroni Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath High Level5.0 km
  • Llanishen5.1 km
  • Heath Low Level5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bluebell Inn0.1 km
  • Bluebell Inn0.1 km
  • Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
  • Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
  • Llaneirwg Way0.3 km