CF10 3WA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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.
Day-to-day life in CF10 3WA has the character of 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. 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 (151 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 3WA are sourced from Output Area W00010584 (shared with 420 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 3WA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 3WA.
332
24
£ 34,300 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 3WA 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 3WA 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 3WA. 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
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 rates near CF10 3WA are high at 151 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
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- Diggste pub company1.0 km
- Diggste pub company1.0 km
- King's Night Club0.7 km
- PULSE0.7 km
- The Live Lounge0.6 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
368 nearby- Calabrisella Cathays0.7 km
- La Sorrentina0.8 km
- Sticky Fingers Street Food1.0 km
- Zi's Cafe0.9 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.7 km
- + 363 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- Spice n Flavour1.0 km
- Spice n Flavour1.0 km
- Chicago Bulls0.6 km
- Chicken Delight0.6 km
- Fortune House Takeaway0.6 km
- + 89 more
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- International Food Centre1.0 km
- Unimarket0.7 km
- Yunlin Ltd0.7 km
- Coffi Co0.4 km
- Family Choice Bargains0.7 km
- + 113 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- The Co-op Food0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.7 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff0.6 km
- Park Plaza Cardiff0.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.4 km
- Cardiff Queen Street0.8 km
- Cardiff Central1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Welsh Government Offices RL 0.1 km
- Law Courts Stop RJ0.2 km
- College Road RK0.2 km
- City Hall RH0.3 km
- Kingsway GQ0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF103WA · Data under Open Government Licence