Postcode report
CF11 8AR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CF11 8AR: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF11 8AR is a postcode in Grangetown, Cardiff, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF11 8AR, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF11 8AR are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF11 8AR is based on Vale of Glamorgan 006 Census 2021. It covers 8,215 residents, 419 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near CF11 8AR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £228k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF11 8AR can compare 3 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF11 8AR by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF11 8AR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF11 8AR
Is CF11 8AR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF11 8AR?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF11 8AR?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CF11 8AR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CF11 8AR?
LocaleIQ matched CF11 8AR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF11 8AR?
The latest median sold price is £228k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF11 8AR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.