Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF3 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF3 0AR.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,900 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF3 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 91% of tenure in CF3 0AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF3 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Llaneurwg in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 0AR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area W00009671 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0AR. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF3 0AR has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order34
Other crime17

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Artful Panda0.3 km
  • Hope Espresso1.0 km
  • St Mellons Pantry0.4 km
  • Artful Panda0.3 km
  • Walnuts Food0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Shamrat Indian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Shamrat Indian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Tubbs Cafe0.5 km
  • Frolics Cafe0.7 km
  • Tubbs Cafe0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath High Level6.0 km
  • Heath Low Level6.1 km
  • Llanishen6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Clos Gwlad-Yr-Haf0.2 km
  • Willowbrook School0.3 km
  • Willowbrook School0.4 km
  • Matthysens Way0.4 km
  • Coleford Drive0.4 km