Living in CF3, Cardiff
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CF3 in Cardiff. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cardiff: £270,094, up 2.1% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around CF3
104 recorded home sales on the streets around central CF3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £215,000 and a range from £96,000 to £605,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 CANOPUS CLOSE, CF3 1NR | semi-detached | £289,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 37 HENDRE ROAD, CF3 1QT | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 74 ABERDARON ROAD, CF3 1SF | terraced | £181,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 12 POPPYFIELD CLOSE, CF3 0BD | terraced | £212,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| TY NEWYDD NEWPORT ROAD, CF3 5TW | detached | £605,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| WOODWAYS NEWPORT ROAD, CF3 5UA | detached | £395,010 | 2026-02-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of CF3.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 17.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 13.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.0% |
| Professional occupations | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
287 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CF3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about CF3
What is the average house price in CF3?
The average sold price in Cardiff is £270,094 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CF3?
Prices in Cardiff are up 2.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CF3?
The median of 104 recorded sales around central CF3 in the last 2 years is £215,000, ranging from £96,000 to £605,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in CF3?
287 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CF3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CF3 at risk of flooding?
Central CF3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CF3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £215,000; 287 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CF3 safe?
287 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CF3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CF3 or CF30, CF3 or CF23, CF3 or CF24.
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