Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CF3 postcode area, covering Cardiff and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£168,863
Median price
£133,000
5-year trend
+451.0%
Total sales
20,898
The CF3 area has 811 individual postcodes with 20,898 registered sales. Prices are +57.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Cardiff. The five-year price movement is +451.0%.
The Welsh capital offers a compact city centre, waterfront regeneration at Cardiff Bay and direct trains to London Paddington in around 2 hours.
🚆 Main station
Cardiff Central
⏱️ London commute
~120 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Cardiff High School (Outstanding)
CF3 averages £168,863, placing it in the affordable category, +57.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 20,898 recorded sales across 811 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CF3 is +451.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CF3 0PJ
£120,249 avg · 188 sales
CF3 5DG
£83,132 avg · 167 sales
CF3 0NW
£107,018 avg · 164 sales
CF3 0PL
£136,980 avg · 157 sales
CF3 2AY
£159,276 avg · 143 sales
CF3 0BF
£160,470 avg · 135 sales
CF3 0RD
£117,598 avg · 135 sales
CF3 0PH
£116,734 avg · 130 sales
CF3 0NZ
£200,631 avg · 129 sales
This CF3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CF3 postcode area is £168,863, based on 20,898 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Cardiff.
Properties in CF3 average £168,863, which is +57.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£133,000) is 21.2% below the average (£168,863), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CF3 have moved +451.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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