CF3 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Caspian Close, 0.7km from Llaneurwg in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 0BQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.9% year-on-year. 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 CF3 0BQ are sourced from Output Area W00009700 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASPIAN CLOSE, CF3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASPIAN CLOSE, CF3 0BQ.
297
34
£ 32,900 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 0BQ 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
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in CF3 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0BQ. The average age is 34.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 158,000
9 sales · Mean £ 149,649
Detached
£ 155,250
2 sales · Mean £ 155,250
Semi-Detached
£ 146,000
2 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0BQ is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Artful Panda0.5 km
- Hope Espresso0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- St Mellons Pantry0.4 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Shamrat Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Shamrat Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Tubbs Cafe0.4 km
- Frolics Cafe0.5 km
- Tubbs Cafe0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hot Box Fish Bar0.9 km
- Hot Box Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level5.7 km
- Heath Low Level5.8 km
- Llanishen5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Coleford Drive0.1 km
- Coleford Drive0.1 km
- Willowbrook Drive0.3 km
- Willowbrook Drive0.3 km
- Crickhowell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30BQ · Data under Open Government Licence