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CF3 Area Report

Cardiff

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£247,368
Median Price
Postcode district (CF3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (CF3)
14
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.5/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CF3

Rental Yield
4.8
Price Growth
6.6
Safety
1.5
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (CF3)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

258
Crimes/month
56
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 260
2025-05: 361
2025-06: 326
2025-07: 360
2025-08: 324
2025-09: 237
2025-10: 315
2025-11: 277
2025-12: 228
2026-01: 276
2026-02: 224
2026-03: 275
2025-042026-03

↓ 15% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Cardiff (the HPI is only published at LAD level). CF3 spans 3 local authorities; Cardiff is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the CF3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£269,600
Cardiff average
+1.8%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£516,218
Detached
£319,546
Semi-Detached
£258,557
Terraced
£160,932
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £101,767
01/12/2003: £121,263
01/12/2004: £149,390
01/12/2005: £152,669
01/12/2006: £160,566
01/12/2007: £164,523
01/12/2008: £146,500
01/12/2009: £149,579
01/12/2010: £151,084
01/12/2011: £154,963
01/12/2012: £155,351
01/12/2013: £159,917
01/12/2014: £175,030
01/12/2015: £181,439
01/12/2016: £188,054
01/12/2017: £198,278
01/12/2018: £206,173
01/12/2019: £212,355
01/12/2020: £218,537
01/12/2021: £239,467
01/12/2022: £266,773
01/12/2023: £261,221
01/12/2024: £264,868
01/12/2025: £269,600
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

14
Primary
14
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in CF3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£349,500
634 sales
Semi-detached
£255,000
1,182 sales
Terraced
£205,000
924 sales
Flat
£130,000
295 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Cardiff. For the headline CF3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+1.8%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Cardiff
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,836/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

90/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:39 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.4°C
Avg Temperature
1292mm
Annual Rainfall
2734h
Sunshine/Year
21.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: August
Now: 14.7°C, OvercastHumidity: 89%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

42 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.5/5
Average Rating
86%
Rated Good or Very Good
42
Total Establishments
St Mellon's StoresRetailers - other
3/5
Fox and Hounds HotelOther catering premises
5/5
SparRetailers - other
4/5
KS2 Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop
4/5
Trowbridge PantryRetailers - other
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

6%
Renewable Energy
372g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 94.4%wind 5.6%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

29m
Moderateabove sea level

At 29m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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