CF3 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alderwood Close, 0.7km from Llaneurwg in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF3, CF3 0BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area W00009686 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERWOOD CLOSE, CF3 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERWOOD CLOSE, CF3 0BW.
308
44
£ 32,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CF3 0BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £500k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0BW. The average age is 43.7. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 402,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0BW is moderate at 82 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
12 nearby- Hope Espresso0.1 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.3 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.3 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.3 km
- The Church Inn0.3 km
- Ty'r Winch0.3 km
- Ty'r Winch0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Iriechef jerk hut0.3 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.3 km
- Tubbs Cafe0.5 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.3 km
- Frolics Cafe0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Crispy Cod0.3 km
- The Square Pizza Co.0.9 km
- Crispy Cod0.3 km
- Speroni Fish Bar0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanishen5.2 km
- Heath High Level5.2 km
- Heath Low Level5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Llaneirwg Way0.1 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.1 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
- Bluebell Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30BW · Data under Open Government Licence