Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

NORTH ROAD, CF14 3AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, CF14 3AE.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF14 3AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF14 3AE 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.

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CF14 3AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Road, 0.1km from Maindy in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Gabalfa ward and the Cardiff North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CF14 3AE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 CF14 3AE are sourced from Output Area W00009088 (shared with 76 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 CF14 3AE. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 114,500

4 sales · Mean £ 113,500

Terraced

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

CF14 3AE has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting99
Vehicle crime51
Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson35
Bicycle theft22

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Diggste pub company0.6 km
  • Diggste pub company0.6 km
  • Heath Hotel0.6 km
  • Heath Hotel0.6 km
  • North Star0.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.0 km
  • Greggs PLC0.0 km
  • Cathays Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Cathays Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • City Filling Station0.1 km
  • + 33 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.4 km
  • Sodexo at Maindy Hub0.5 km
  • Sunny's Street Food0.5 km
  • Uni Lounge0.0 km
  • Wildflower Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 73 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Heath Kitchen0.6 km
  • Lee's Chinese0.5 km
  • Long Fang Kitchen0.0 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • The Dough Thrower0.5 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cathays1.5 km
  • Heath Low Level2.1 km
  • Heath High Level2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cathays High School0.1 km
  • Parkfield Place0.1 km
  • Maindy Stadium0.2 km
  • Maelog Place0.2 km
  • St Josephs Convent0.4 km