Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

SHEERWATER CLOSE, CF3 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEERWATER CLOSE, CF3 0DB.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF3 0DB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 18.0% year-on-year.

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

CF3 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sheerwater Close, 0.4km from Llaneurwg in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

For families considering a move, CF3 0DB represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 18.0% 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 CF3 0DB are sourced from Output Area W00009687 (shared with 10 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 0DB. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 262,500

2 sales · Mean £ 262,500

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 217,666

Terraced

£ 202,000

1 sales · Mean £ 202,000

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

Crime around CF3 0DB is moderate at 84 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour89
Shoplifting44
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson33

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Hope Espresso0.2 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • St Mellon's Stores0.5 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.5 km
  • The Church Inn0.5 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.6 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Botanic Kitchen Wyevale0.9 km
  • Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant0.9 km
  • Iriechef jerk hut0.5 km
  • Shamrat Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.5 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.5 km
  • Crispy Cod0.5 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanishen5.4 km
  • Heath High Level5.5 km
  • Heath Low Level5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sanderling Drive0.1 km
  • Heritage Inn0.1 km
  • St Mellons Tesco0.2 km
  • Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
  • Llaneirwg Way0.2 km