Postcode insights

CF3 0AD

Oaklands Close

Trowbridge

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Detailed insights for CF3 0AD

Overview

Postcode CF3 0AD is located in an urban city, within the Trowbridge ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the St Mellons West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Mellons West is £38,667 per year. The nearest station is Heath High Level, about 3.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is ABC Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
61.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

St Mellons West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

St Mellons West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.4%

Approximately 61.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in St Mellons West is £38,667 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF3 0AD.

Transport

The nearest station is Heath High Level located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF3 0AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miABC ParkMediumWalking directions to ABC Park
0.1 miOrchard ParkSmallWalking directions to Orchard Park
0.3 miBeech Tree ParkSmallWalking directions to Beech Tree Park

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
5,861.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.11(+136%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.16(+255%)
Public order
25.12(+206%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.26(+94%)
Drugs
6.79(+162%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
72.13%
African
23
6.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
6.01%
Arab
14
3.83%
Other Black
9
2.46%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
103
39.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
18.56%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
85
55.56%
Owns outright
25
16.34%
Owns with a mortgage
18
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.5%
Other social rented
9
5.88%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Trowbridge

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £280K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Trowbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trowbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£310,310£330
Semi-Detached44£251,750£320
Terraced57£210,000£302
Flats12£148,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trowbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,500£75,000£160,000£131,000
2017£221,250£76,500£153,000£136,500
2018£275,000£130,000£175,000£145,000
2019£276,000£115,000£183,000£170,000
2020£270,000£122,000£196,500£167,000
2021£265,000£100,000£205,000£180,000
2022£309,000£109,500£220,000£192,250
2023£315,000£96,000£230,000£195,000
2024£320,000£135,000£230,000£190,000
2025£320,000£148,000£248,000£200,000
2026£340,000£143,750£225,000£212,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trowbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£116£192£197
2017£212£148£200£205
2018£246£198£222£213
2019£269£192£231£229
2020£267£196£232£229
2021£261£202£260£234
2022£317£197£291£240
2023£302£195£288£267
2024£289£228£304£272
2025£329£229£289£280
2026£298£209£341£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trowbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF3 0AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF3 0AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202541, Ferntree Drive, Cardiff, CF3 0AATerracedFreehold£225,000
28 Jul 202534, Ferntree Drive, Cardiff, CF3 0AATerracedFreehold£231,000
25 Jul 20256, Ferntree Drive, Cardiff, CF3 0AATerracedFreehold£225,000
31 Oct 202519, Ashfield Court, Cardiff, CF3 0AESemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
31 Oct 202519, Ashfield Court, Cardiff, CF3 0AESemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the CF3 0AD postcode area, located within St Mellons West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF3 0AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOakfield Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Johns CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePen-Y-Bryn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF3 0AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF3 0AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoCardiff, CF3 0FQWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miSparAbergele Road, Cardiff, CF3 1TNWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miTesco ExpressCountisbury Avenue, Cardiff, CF3 5NQWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF3 0AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Edward Topham

Trowbridge - Elected 18 Sept 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jo Stevens

Cardiff East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff EastW07000089
WardTrowbridgeW05001296
ParishTrowbridgeW04001008
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St Mellons WestW02000379
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 013CW01001881
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1981-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CF3 0AD

Is CF3 0AD (St Mellons West) safe?

The area around CF3 0AD records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF3 0AD?

The median sale price around CF3 0AD in St Mellons West is £235,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF3 0AD?

There are 14 schools close to CF3 0AD, including Oakfield Primary School, St Johns College and Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF3 0AD?

CF3 0AD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF3 0AD (St Mellons West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff East covering CF3 0AD is Jo Stevens (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Edward Topham (Reform UK).

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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.