Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

MORTIMER AVENUE, CF3 6YF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER AVENUE, CF3 6YF.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF3 6YF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CF3 6YF is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.

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

CF3 6YF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mortimer Avenue, 1.1km from Llanedeyrn in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Pontprennau and Old St Mellons ward and the Cardiff North constituency.

For families considering a move, CF3 6YF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, up 12.9% 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 6YF are sourced from Output Area W00010595 (shared with 4 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 6YF. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 224,995

35 sales · Mean £ 242,539

Detached

£ 294,000

27 sales · Mean £ 294,162

Terraced

£ 203,997

14 sales · Mean £ 203,211

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

CF3 6YF has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Public order21
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting17
Other theft10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Welcome Break0.6 km
  • Welcome Break0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel Cardiff Gate0.6 km
  • Ibis Hotel Cardiff Gate0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Compass At Asda0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • Toby Carvery0.6 km
  • Compass At Asda0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens Supermarket0.2 km
  • Budgens Supermarket0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Subway0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanishen4.0 km
  • Lisvane & Thornhill4.3 km
  • Heath High Level4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Booths 20.1 km
  • Heol Booths 30.1 km
  • Mortimer Avenue0.1 km
  • Heol Booths 10.1 km
  • Rogers Avenue0.2 km