Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

BLACKWEIR TERRACE, CF10 3EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWEIR TERRACE, CF10 3EQ.

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Population

912

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Avg Age

21

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

7%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 3EQ 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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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Average age 21, 63% renting. CF10 3EQ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.

home £290,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF10 3EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackweir Terrace, 0.2km from Blackweir in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 21) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 24.1% 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 CF10 3EQ are sourced from Output Area W00010223 (shared with 20 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 3EQ. The average age is 21.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

7%Active
FT: 5%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,276

14 sales · Mean £ 257,146

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

CF10 3EQ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Vehicle crime43
Bicycle theft25
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft13

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Diggste pub company0.1 km
  • Diggste pub company0.1 km
  • Cf Eleven1.0 km
  • Cf Eleven1.0 km
  • Heath Hotel0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Calabrisella Cathays0.6 km
  • La Sorrentina0.8 km
  • Zi's Cafe0.8 km
  • Calabrisella Cathays0.6 km
  • La Sorrentina0.8 km
  • + 119 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • The Co-op1.0 km
  • The Co-op1.0 km
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • Crwys Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Lincoln House Hotel0.9 km
  • Lincoln House Hotel0.9 km
  • Courtfield Hotel1.0 km
  • The Town House1.0 km
  • Courtfield Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Heath Kitchen0.7 km
  • Lee's Chinese0.8 km
  • Long Fang Kitchen0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Dough Thrower0.8 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cathays1.0 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street1.8 km
  • Ninian Park2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackweir0.1 km
  • Blackweir0.1 km
  • Gelligaer Gardens0.2 km
  • Gelligaer Gardens0.2 km
  • Llantrisant Street0.3 km