Postcode insights

CF10 3EH

Colum Road

Cathays

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Detailed insights for CF10 3EH

Overview

Postcode CF10 3EH is located in an urban city, within the Cathays ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cathays South & Bute Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cathays South & Bute Park is £50,267 per year. The nearest station is Cathays, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bute Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Cathays South & Bute Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 911 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Cathays South & Bute Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Cathays South & Bute Park is £50,267 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF10 3EH.

Transport

The nearest station is Cathays located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF10 3EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays
0.9 mi

Cardiff Queen Street

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Queen Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF10 3EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBute ParkLargeWalking directions to Bute Park
0.5 miSophia GardensLargeWalking directions to Sophia Gardens
0.4 miCoopers FieldMediumWalking directions to Coopers Field

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
7,020.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.28(+7%)
Bicycle theft
13.82(+2459%)
Vehicle crime
7.6(+165%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(-1%)
Other theft
6.91(+51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
57.99%
Other White
44
13.02%
Indian
36
10.65%
African
11
3.25%
Other Asian
10
2.96%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
193
59.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
104
31.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
3.36%
No qualifications
10
3.06%
Other
8
2.45%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
77.55%
Owns outright
8
8.16%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4.08%
Other social rented
3
3.06%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.06%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Cathays

Median price£237,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £290K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Cathays area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cathays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£747,500£421
Semi-Detached2£496,000£294
Terraced46£262,500£300
Flats31£120,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cathays

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathays.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£130,060£193,500
2017£170,000£253,250£205,000
2018£177,000£233,000£212,750
2019£158,000£250,000£220,000
2020£151,500£276,500£221,500
2021£156,000£195,000£250,000
2022£148,661£295,000£249,000
2023£160,000£255,000£257,500
2024£148,750£348,800£257,000
2025£145,000£264,000£280,500
2026£140,500£337,000£266,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathays.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cathays.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£79£199
2017£252£193£209
2018£241£212£212
2019£241£244£224
2020£238£218£226
2021£243£235£243
2022£251£256£267
2023£293£258£258
2024£247£263£264
2025£270£312£295
2026£233£275£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cathays.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cathays in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF10 3EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF10 3EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 202519, Queen Anne Square, Cardiff, CF10 3EDDetachedFreehold£1,150,000
20 Aug 2025136, Colum Road, Cardiff, CF10 3EJTerracedFreehold£220,000
30 Apr 202634, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HPTerracedFreehold£265,000
15 May 202631, Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 4HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000
08 Apr 2025118, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQOtherFreehold£1,052,000

Schools

In the CF10 3EH postcode area, located within Cathays South & Bute Park, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF10 3EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCardiff Muslim Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableGladstone PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSt Monica's C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF10 3EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF10 3EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlMaindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HSWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miShaz Mini MarketCatherine Street, Cardiff, CF24 4EFWalking directions to Shaz Mini Market
0.3 miK&C StoreHarriet Street, Cardiff, CF24 4BYWalking directions to K&C Store
0.3 miTaly Stores100 North Road, Cardiff, CF10 3DZWalking directions to Taly Stores
0.4 miCo-op FoodSenghennydd Road, Cardiff, CF10 3QNWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF10 3EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Ahmed

Cathays - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Chris Weaver

Cathays - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Norma Mackie

Cathays - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sarah Elizabeth Merry

Cathays - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Doughty

Cardiff South and Penarth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff South and PenarthW07000091
WardCathaysW05001274
ParishCathaysW04000842
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cathays South & Bute ParkW02000398
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 032AW01001721
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF10 3EH

Is CF10 3EH (Cathays South & Bute Park) safe?

The area around CF10 3EH records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF10 3EH?

The median sale price around CF10 3EH in Cathays South & Bute Park is £237,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF10 3EH?

There are 16 schools close to CF10 3EH, including Cardiff Muslim Primary School, Gladstone Primary and St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF10 3EH?

The closest station to CF10 3EH is Cathays, about 458 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF10 3EH?

CF10 3EH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 911 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF10 3EH (Cathays South & Bute Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth covering CF10 3EH is Stephen Doughty (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including Ali Ahmed (Labour Party), Chris Weaver (Labour Party) and Norma Mackie (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.