CF3 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Llaneurwg in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
For families considering a move, CF3 0AY represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area W00009687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF3 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF3 0AY.
344
47
£ 43,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF3 0AY spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0AY. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0AY is moderate at 62 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
8 nearby- Hope Espresso0.4 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.8 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.7 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.7 km
- The Church Inn0.7 km
- Ty'r Winch0.7 km
- Ty'r Winch0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Botanic Kitchen Wyevale0.7 km
- Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant0.7 km
- Iriechef jerk hut0.7 km
- Shamrat Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crispy Cod0.7 km
- Crispy Cod0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanishen5.6 km
- Heath High Level5.7 km
- Heath Low Level5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bishop Childs0.1 km
- Heritage Inn0.1 km
- Sanderling Drive0.2 km
- St Mellons Tesco0.2 km
- Vaindre Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30AY · Data under Open Government Licence