CF10 3NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Cathays Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF10 3NB offers 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 is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3NB are sourced from Output Area W00010584 (shared with 420 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 3NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 3NB.
332
24
£ 34,300 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 3NB 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
CF10 3NB 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. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 3NB. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF10 3NB is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Coffi Co0.5 km
- Family Choice Bargains0.7 km
- Greggs of Treforest0.7 km
- Yunlin Ltd0.7 km
- Unimarket0.7 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Wingman0.7 km
- Wingman0.7 km
- The Live Lounge0.9 km
- The Live Lounge0.9 km
- Daffodil0.9 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
256 nearby- BBK0.7 km
- Cafe Sunrise0.7 km
- Chaplaincy Student Lunch0.3 km
- Curry Hut Cardiff0.7 km
- McSims0.5 km
- + 251 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- The Co-op Food0.5 km
- The Co-op Food0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Mamas Grill House Limited0.7 km
- T & A Donner Kebabs0.7 km
- Chicago Bulls0.7 km
- Chicken Delight0.7 km
- Fortune House Takeaway0.7 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association1.0 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association1.0 km
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff0.9 km
- Park Plaza Cardiff0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.4 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.1 km
- Cardiff Central1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Corbett Road0.1 km
- Corbett Road RA0.1 km
- College Road RK0.1 km
- Corbett Road0.1 km
- Welsh Government Offices RL 0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF103NB · Data under Open Government Licence