Postcode CF3 5PW is located in an urban city, within the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontprennau area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontprennau is £68,205 per year. The nearest station is Llanishen, about 3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Orchard Park.
Pontprennau has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pontprennau has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pontprennau is £68,205 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF3 5PW.
The nearest station is Llanishen located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Orchard Park | Small | Walking directions to Orchard Park |
| 0.3 mi | Beech Tree Park | Small | Walking directions to Beech Tree Park |
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £298,500 (about £345 per square foot) in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £400,005 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £289,000 | £374 |
| Terraced | 69 | £250,000 | £337 |
| Flats | 17 | £170,000 | £287 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £284,995 | £125,000 | £181,750 | £187,998 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £130,000 | £224,995 | £182,750 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £120,000 | £224,995 | £179,995 |
| 2019 | £309,498 | £127,498 | £219,995 | £184,995 |
| 2020 | £330,000 | £137,995 | £224,995 | £193,998 |
| 2021 | £336,000 | £137,000 | £239,995 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | £379,973 | £163,418 | £271,000 | £234,998 |
| 2023 | £363,000 | £165,000 | £280,000 | £244,995 |
| 2024 | £370,000 | £165,000 | £285,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £415,000 | £172,500 | £289,950 | £248,498 |
| 2026 | £372,500 | £167,000 | £289,500 | £242,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255 | £199 | £249 | £277 |
| 2017 | £271 | £198 | £238 | £283 |
| 2018 | £261 | £213 | £263 | £282 |
| 2019 | £272 | £223 | £281 | £280 |
| 2020 | £270 | £239 | £239 | £288 |
| 2021 | £292 | £236 | £299 | £302 |
| 2022 | £341 | £294 | £336 | £363 |
| 2023 | £344 | £283 | £350 | £353 |
| 2024 | £347 | £244 | £334 | £350 |
| 2025 | £347 | £284 | £361 | £342 |
| 2026 | £359 | £287 | £377 | £352 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF3 5PW.
In the CF3 5PW postcode area, located within Pontprennau, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF3 5PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joel Williams
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons - Elected 5 May 2022
Peter Littlechild
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons - Elected 5 May 2022
Anna McMorrin
Cardiff North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF3 5PW records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around CF3 5PW in Pontprennau is £298,500 (about £345 per square foot) based on 211 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CF3 5PW, including St Johns College, Oakfield Primary School and Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CF3 5PW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cardiff North covering CF3 5PW is Anna McMorrin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Joel Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Littlechild (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.