CF10 3ET is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Cathays Park 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 high (747 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 3ET are sourced from Output Area W00010584 (shared with 420 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 3ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 3ET.
332
24
£ 34,300 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 3ET 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.
Area Character
At 78% private renter occupancy, CF10 3ET is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 3ET. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CF10 3ET are high at 747 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
122 nearby- Hossain Food Store0.9 km
- Shahan Halal Food Store1.0 km
- Frozen Kiosks Ltd0.7 km
- Oliver Bonas0.7 km
- Puro FitFood0.7 km
- + 117 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Wynford Hotel0.9 km
- Wynford Hotel0.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.7 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
346 nearby- Neighbourhood Kitchen0.9 km
- Wyndham Street Pantry1.0 km
- Golf Fang0.7 km
- Bru Coffee0.8 km
- Giovannis Restaurant0.7 km
- + 341 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- The Co-op Food0.6 km
- Zaeka Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- Ten Mill Lane0.8 km
- Lab 220.7 km
- The Golden Cross0.9 km
- Wingman0.7 km
- Wingman0.7 km
- + 103 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Mamas Grill House Limited0.8 km
- T & A Donner Kebabs0.7 km
- Laziza Take-Away0.9 km
- Lucky House0.7 km
- + 71 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.6 km
- Cardiff Queen Street0.7 km
- Cardiff Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Law Courts Stop RJ0.1 km
- Kingsway GD0.1 km
- Kingsway GQ0.2 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Kingsway GC0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF103ET · Data under Open Government Licence