CF3 is a postcode district in Cardiff, Wales, covering 894 active and 1047 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CF3 (22%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CF3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CF3 are around £313k, up 40.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CF3 at 309 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CF3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Cardiff, Wales
CF3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF3 postcode area.
groups
Population51,032
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 39,746 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
5/10favoriteHealth
5/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
7/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
6/10homeHome Ownership
3/10trending_upInvestment
9/10psychology
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 39, CF3 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £313k. Property prices are trending up 40.3% year-on-year.
home £313,811 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed6.4%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences5548
Anti-social behaviour2424
Public order1807
Criminal damage and arson1529
Shoplifting1124
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Greggs
- Well Pharmacy
- Castleton Garage
- Castleton Garage
- Countisbury Fruit
- + 49 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Seoul House - Cae Garw Lodge
- Seoul House - Cae Garw Lodge
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Llanrumney RBL Club Ltd
- Melrose Inn
- Rumney Conservative Club Ltd
- Rumney R.F.C.
- The Poachers Arms
- + 23 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Coffi Pass
- Elior Uk Limited
- Eurest At Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
- Siloam Baptist Church
- Tee-rex Golf
- + 69 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Celbean Coffee Ltd
- Triple Crown Takeaway
- Big Fish
- Chans Noodle Bar and Chinese Takeaway
- Crispy Cod
- + 37 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket
- Tesco
- Budgens Supermarket
- Heron Foods
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- + 7 more
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Area Profile: CF3 · Data under Open Government Licence