Postcode insights

CF14 3AL

North Road

Gabalfa

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Detailed insights for CF14 3AL

Overview

Postcode CF14 3AL is located in an urban city, within the Gabalfa ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gabalfa area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gabalfa is £61,099 per year. The nearest station is Cathays, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Maindy Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Gabalfa has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Gabalfa has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Gabalfa is £61,099 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF14 3AL.

Transport

The nearest station is Cathays located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF14 3AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF14 3AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMaindy ParkSmallWalking directions to Maindy Park
0.3 miMaitland ParkSmallWalking directions to Maitland Park

Area Profile

Population
476
Population density
3,873.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.82(+14%)
Shoplifting
36.14(+462%)
Vehicle crime
22.09(+670%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.39(+82%)
Public order
9.37(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
62.39%
Other White
42
8.82%
Chinese
26
5.46%
Indian
21
4.41%
Other Asian
15
3.15%
Total population: 476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
272
61.26%
Level 3 (A level)
80
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
6.53%
No qualifications
27
6.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
4.5%
Total 16+ residents: 444

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
179
72.47%
Owns with a mortgage
34
13.77%
Other forms of private rent
14
5.67%
Owns outright
12
4.86%
Other social rented
6
2.43%
Total households: 247

Property prices in Gabalfa

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £364K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Gabalfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gabalfa over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced46£327,500£289
Semi-Detached11£288,000£255
Flats4£163,500£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gabalfa

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gabalfa.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,500£175,000£236,500
2017£120,000£185,250£244,250
2018£73,000£190,000£253,000
2019£142,500£220,000£262,500
2020£131,500£192,500£270,000
2021£142,000£220,000£282,500
2022£157,500£275,750£321,250
2023£157,950£253,800£332,500
2024£165,000£248,725£300,000
2025£185,000£282,500£332,000
2026£167,000£301,500£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gabalfa.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gabalfa.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£162£212
2017£184£148£217
2018£147£165£223
2019£229£191£218
2020£148£183£246
2021£267£210£261
2022£336£258£294
2023£200£231£298
2024£344£236£284
2025£219£252£296
2026£215£250£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gabalfa.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF14 3AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF14 3AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 20251, Parkfield House, North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3ALFlatsLeasehold£74,500
29 Aug 202518, Parkfield Place, Cardiff, CF14 3ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
17 Apr 202529, Cross Place, Cardiff, CF14 3AQFlatsFreehold£240,000
30 Mar 20266, Flint Street, Cardiff, CF14 3ANFlatsLeasehold£167,000
23 Jan 202675, Canada Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£339,950

Schools

In the CF14 3AL postcode area, located within Gabalfa, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF14 3AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCathays High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Mynydd BychanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Joseph's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF14 3AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF14 3AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express2-3 North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miPremier268 North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BLWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCo-op FoodAustralia Road, Cardiff, CF14 3JNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSainsbury's Local116-120 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miBaan Thai Foods77 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3JPWalking directions to Baan Thai Foods

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF14 3AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashley Kalum Wood

Gabalfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Rhys Taylor

Gabalfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Anna McMorrin

Cardiff North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff NorthW07000090
WardGabalfaW05001278
ParishGabalfaW04000846
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GabalfaW02000391
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 025AW01001755
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2007-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CF14 3AL

Is CF14 3AL (Gabalfa) safe?

The area around CF14 3AL records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CF14 3AL?

The median sale price around CF14 3AL in Gabalfa is £320,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF14 3AL?

There are 11 schools close to CF14 3AL, including Cathays High School, Ysgol Mynydd Bychan and St Joseph's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF14 3AL?

The closest station to CF14 3AL is Cathays, about 1,490 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF14 3AL?

CF14 3AL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,379 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF14 3AL (Gabalfa) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff North covering CF14 3AL is Anna McMorrin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ashley Kalum Wood (Liberal Democrats) and Rhys Taylor (Liberal Democrats).

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.