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CF3

CARDIFF

Cardiff, Wales, England

CF3 encompasses CARDIFF and its surrounding areas in Cardiff, Wales.

Avg price £277,821
1yr change ▲ 2.7%
Crime 16% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£277,821

▲ 2.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% below national avg

Crime Rate

94.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

16% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

354 Mbps

Property Prices in CF3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF3 is £277,821, broadly in line with the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Property values in CF3 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in CF3 have risen 2.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £407,108 373
Semi-detached £265,779 733
Terraced £217,099 566
Flat £137,409 185
All types £277,821 1920

5-Year Price History

£273K £275K £277K £280K £282K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CF3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 94.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF3 has a crime rate 16% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
34.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CF3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF3 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Marshfield Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Greenway Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Bryn Hafod Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Oakfield Primary School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

167,899

Population

62

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CF3 are 354.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF3 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CF3 — CARDIFF

Area Summary

CF3 (CARDIFF) offers property prices near the national average (£277,821), higher-than-average crime (16% above national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (354 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF3?
The average house price in CF3 (CARDIFF) is £277,821, based on 1920 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.7% over the past year.
Is CF3 a safe area to live?
Crime in CF3 is close to the national average at 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (34.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in CF3?
There are 19 schools in or near CF3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in CF3?
Council tax in CF3 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in CF3?
The average broadband download speed in CF3 is 354 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in CF3 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF3 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 167,899.