Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

ALDERWOOD CLOSE, CF3 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERWOOD CLOSE, CF3 0BW.

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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

CF3 0BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £500k.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF3, CF3 0BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 0BW 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 0BW. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 402,333

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

Crime around CF3 0BW is moderate at 82 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 offences112
Anti-social behaviour91
Public order37
Criminal damage and arson28
Shoplifting26

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Hope Espresso0.1 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • St Mellon's Stores0.3 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.3 km
  • The Church Inn0.3 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.3 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Iriechef jerk hut0.3 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.3 km
  • Tubbs Cafe0.5 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.3 km
  • Frolics Cafe0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.3 km
  • The Square Pizza Co.0.9 km
  • Crispy Cod0.3 km
  • Speroni Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanishen5.2 km
  • Heath High Level5.2 km
  • Heath Low Level5.3 km

Bus Stops

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