Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

TERN CLOSE, CF3 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TERN CLOSE, CF3 0DN.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF3 0DN 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.

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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF3 0DN — age 42, 80% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CF3 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tern Close, 0.2km from St Mellons in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

For serious buyers, CF3 0DN is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area W00009678 (shared with 6 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 0DN. 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

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,310

4 sales · Mean £ 274,780

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

Crime around CF3 0DN is moderate at 55 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour53
Shoplifting51
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson24

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Hope Espresso0.5 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • St Mellon's Stores0.8 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Slimming World0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.8 km
  • The Church Inn0.8 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.8 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Botanic Kitchen Wyevale0.6 km
  • Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant0.6 km
  • Iriechef jerk hut0.8 km
  • Shamrat Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.7 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.8 km
  • Crispy Cod0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanishen5.7 km
  • Heath High Level5.7 km
  • Heath Low Level5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bishop Childs0.2 km
  • Vaindre Lane0.2 km
  • Wern Fawr Lane0.2 km
  • Heritage Park0.2 km
  • Heritage Inn0.3 km