Postcode report
Is CF23 8NP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CF23 8NP: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF23 8NP is a postcode in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons, Cardiff, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF23 8NP, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF23 8NP are health and housing, while schools and education 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 CF23 8NP is based on Cardiff 003 Census 2021. It covers 9,793 residents, 1,217 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 7% 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 10/10.
For property prices near CF23 8NP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £240k from 81 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF23 8NP can compare 12 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF23 8NP 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 CF23 8NP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF23 8NP
Is CF23 8NP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% 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 CF23 8NP?
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 CF23 8NP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF23 8NP?
LocaleIQ matched CF23 8NP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF23 8NP?
The latest median sold price is £240k based on 81 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF23 8NP?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.