Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

COURTENAY CLOSE, CF3 5UL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTENAY CLOSE, CF3 5UL.

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Population

194

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CF3 5UL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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CF3 5UL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Courtenay Close, 0.7km from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Pontprennau and Old St Mellons ward and the Cardiff North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF3, CF3 5UL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k. 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 5UL are sourced from Output Area W00009483 (shared with 15 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 CF3 5UL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 445,500

4 sales · Mean £ 395,508

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

CF3 5UL has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson19
Drugs15

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Hope Espresso0.5 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • St Mellon's Stores0.4 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.2 km
  • The Church Inn0.2 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.1 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Iriechef jerk hut0.2 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.4 km
  • Tubbs Cafe0.9 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.4 km
  • Frolics Cafe0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.2 km
  • The Square Pizza Co.0.6 km
  • Crispy Cod0.2 km
  • Llanrumney Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Speroni Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath High Level4.8 km
  • Llanishen4.8 km
  • Heath Low Level4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bluebell Inn0.2 km
  • Bluebell Inn0.2 km
  • Elgar Crescent0.3 km
  • Elgar Crescent0.3 km
  • Bluebell Drive0.3 km