CF10 3NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cathays Park in Cardiff. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
This is 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 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 55 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 3NQ are sourced from Output Area W00010584 (shared with 420 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 3NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 3NQ.
332
24
£ 34,300 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 3NQ 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
78% of homes in CF10 3NQ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 3NQ. 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 around CF10 3NQ is moderate at 55 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
106 nearby- Cathedral Road Service Station0.9 km
- Westgate Off Licence Ltd0.9 km
- Cathedral Road Service Station0.9 km
- Westgate Off Licence Ltd0.9 km
- Cardiff Rugby LTD0.9 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
314 nearby- Cegin Cafe0.9 km
- Kindle0.8 km
- Pettigrew Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Cegin Cafe0.9 km
- Kindle0.8 km
- + 309 more
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- Elevens Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Mad Dog Brewery Co0.8 km
- The Gate Keeper0.9 km
- Elevens Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Mad Dog Brewery Co0.8 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- The Co-op Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-op Food0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- Golden Rickshaw0.9 km
- Mamas Grill House Limited0.6 km
- T & A Donner Kebabs0.6 km
- Golden Rickshaw0.9 km
- Khan's1.0 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.9 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff0.8 km
- Park Plaza Cardiff0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.3 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.1 km
- Cardiff Central1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Corbett Road RA0.1 km
- Corbett Road0.1 km
- Park Place Stop RC0.1 km
- Park Place Stop RB0.1 km
- Welsh Government Offices RL 0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF103NQ · Data under Open Government Licence