CF3 5JX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sheridan Close, 0.8km from Llanrumney in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llanrumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5JX are sourced from Output Area W00009324 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERIDAN CLOSE, CF3 5JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERIDAN CLOSE, CF3 5JX.
315
36
£ 36,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 5JX 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
No single demographic signal dominates CF3 5JX — age 36, 47% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 5JX. The average age is 36.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF3 5JX has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Istanbul Kebab House1.0 km
- Istanbul Kebab House1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Fintans Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- B&M BARGAINS0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Llanrumney Hall Pantry0.2 km
- Mini Mart Store0.9 km
- B&M BARGAINS0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- pizza hut0.9 km
- Thackeray at the Hall0.2 km
- Ford Cafe0.9 km
- Thackeray at the Hall0.2 km
- Ford Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.5 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level3.6 km
- Llanishen3.7 km
- Heath Low Level3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Laureate Close0.1 km
- Laureate Close0.1 km
- Llanrumney Hall0.2 km
- Thackeray Crescent0.2 km
- Llanrumney Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF35JX · Data under Open Government Licence