Postcode report
Is CF3 5AA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CF3 5AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF3 5AA 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 CF3 5AA, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF3 5AA are schools and education and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 CF3 5AA is based on Cardiff 013 Census 2021. It covers 6,466 residents, 5,981 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 33% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 53% 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 1/10.
For property prices near CF3 5AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £245k from 62 rolling sales, down 3.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF3 5AA 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 CF3 5AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on 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 CF3 5AA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF3 5AA
Is CF3 5AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 8% 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 CF3 5AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF3 5AA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF3 5AA?
LocaleIQ matched CF3 5AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF3 5AA?
The latest median sold price is £245k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF3 5AA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.