Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

PARK GROVE, CF10 3BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK GROVE, CF10 3BN.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 3BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CF10 3BN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

CF10 3BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Park Grove, 0.3km from Cathays Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CF10 3BN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 CF10 3BN are sourced from Output Area W00010584 (shared with 420 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 CF10 3BN. The average age is 24.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.0%
Asian / British Asian39.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CF10 3BN is above average at 133 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences381
Shoplifting247
Anti-social behaviour152
Public order118
Other theft100

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

150 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • International Food Centre0.5 km
  • Sweetbox0.6 km
  • Unimarket0.3 km
  • + 145 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

98 nearby
  • The Four Elms0.9 km
  • Barocco0.8 km
  • Dead Canary0.7 km
  • Eagle Bar Cardiff0.6 km
  • Play at Pins0.7 km
  • + 93 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

434 nearby
  • Conspiracy Lounge, Cardiff0.6 km
  • Kaspas0.5 km
  • Lilo Grill0.6 km
  • Little dream0.2 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.4 km
  • + 429 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.5 km
  • The Co-op Food0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

122 nearby
  • Chicago Bulls0.4 km
  • Chicken Delight0.3 km
  • Fortune House Takeaway0.3 km
  • Khan's0.6 km
  • Mr Pizzas0.6 km
  • + 117 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.3 km
  • Mercure Hotel and Spa0.6 km
  • Nomad Backpackers0.7 km
  • Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.3 km
  • Mercure Hotel and Spa0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cathays0.4 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street0.5 km
  • Cardiff Central1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Senghennydd Road 10.1 km
  • Senghennydd Road 20.1 km
  • St Andrews Place0.1 km
  • St Andrews Place0.1 km
  • National Museum Stop RG0.1 km