Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

WERNFAWR LANE, CF3 5XA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WERNFAWR LANE, CF3 5XA.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CF3 5XA's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £685k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £685k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF3 5XA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wernfawr Lane, 0.7km from St Mellons 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 5XA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k. 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 5XA are sourced from Output Area W00009481 (shared with 9 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 5XA. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 455,000

5 sales · Mean £ 589,000

Semi-Detached

£ 202,500

2 sales · Mean £ 202,500

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

CF3 5XA has low crime rates — 39 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order14

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Hope Espresso0.4 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • St Mellon's Stores0.7 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.5 km
  • The Church Inn0.5 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.6 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Botanic Kitchen Wyevale0.9 km
  • Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant0.9 km
  • Iriechef jerk hut0.5 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.3 km
  • Tubbs Cafe0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.6 km
  • Crispy Cod0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanishen5.2 km
  • Heath High Level5.3 km
  • Heath Low Level5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
  • Llaneirwg Way0.3 km
  • Vaindre Lane0.3 km
  • Wern Fawr Lane0.3 km
  • Tyrwinch Road0.4 km