CF3 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandpiper Close, 0.3km 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 family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 12.2% 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area W00009678 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDPIPER CLOSE, CF3 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDPIPER CLOSE, CF3 0DL.
234
42
£ 43,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 0DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CF3 0DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0DL. The average age is 41.9. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 218,750
6 sales · Mean £ 202,075
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
6 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0DL is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hope Espresso0.4 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.8 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.7 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.7 km
- The Church Inn0.7 km
- Ty'r Winch0.7 km
- Ty'r Winch0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Botanic Kitchen Wyevale0.6 km
- Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant0.6 km
- Iriechef jerk hut0.7 km
- Shamrat Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crispy Cod0.7 km
- Crispy Cod0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanishen5.5 km
- Heath High Level5.6 km
- Heath Low Level5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Vaindre Lane0.1 km
- Wern Fawr Lane0.1 km
- Bishop Childs0.2 km
- Heritage Inn0.3 km
- Sanderling Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30DL · Data under Open Government Licence