CF3 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ferntree Drive, 0.6km from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 0AA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF3 0AA are sourced from Output Area W00009694 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNTREE DRIVE, CF3 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNTREE DRIVE, CF3 0AA.
239
44
£ 32,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 44, CF3 0AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0AA. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
5 sales · Mean £ 199,200
Flat
£ 86,500
2 sales · Mean £ 86,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0AA is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Hope Espresso0.3 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Spar0.8 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.1 km
- Trowbridge Pantry0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.2 km
- The Church Inn0.2 km
- Ty'r Winch0.3 km
- Ty'r Winch0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Iriechef jerk hut0.2 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.4 km
- Tubbs Cafe0.6 km
- pizza hut0.9 km
- Ford Cafe0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Crispy Cod0.2 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- New Taj0.8 km
- Pizza Choice0.9 km
- Red Dragon0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level5.1 km
- Llanishen5.2 km
- Heath Low Level5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
- Tarwick Drive0.2 km
- Bluebell Inn0.2 km
- Bluebell Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30AA · Data under Open Government Licence