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.
TERN CLOSE, CF3 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TERN CLOSE, CF3 0DN.
234
42
£ 43,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.8 km
- The Church Inn0.8 km
- Ty'r Winch0.8 km
- Ty'r Winch0.8 km
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
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crispy Cod0.8 km
- Crispy Cod0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CF30DN · Data under Open Government Licence