CF3 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osprey Close, 0.4km from St Mellons in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 19.6% 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area W00009687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSPREY CLOSE, CF3 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSPREY CLOSE, CF3 0DG.
344
47
£ 43,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF3 0DG 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 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0DG. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
5 sales · Mean £ 242,600
Terraced
£ 183,500
5 sales · Mean £ 163,600
Detached
£ 341,500
1 sales · Mean £ 341,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0DG is moderate at 57 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hope Espresso0.3 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.7 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.7 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.6 km
- The Church Inn0.6 km
- Ty'r Winch0.6 km
- Ty'r Winch0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Botanic Kitchen Wyevale0.7 km
- Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant0.7 km
- Iriechef jerk hut0.6 km
- Shamrat Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crispy Cod0.6 km
- Crispy Cod0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanishen5.4 km
- Heath High Level5.5 km
- Heath Low Level5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Vaindre Lane0.2 km
- Wern Fawr Lane0.2 km
- Sanderling Drive0.2 km
- Heritage Inn0.2 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30DG · Data under Open Government Licence