Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

ELMFIELD CLOSE, CF3 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMFIELD CLOSE, CF3 0BG.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF3 0BG 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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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CF3 0BG has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CF3 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elmfield Close, 0.4km from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 0BG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area W00009704 (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 0BG. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed17.4%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CF3 0BG is moderate at 75 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 offences178
Anti-social behaviour102
Shoplifting62
Public order50
Criminal damage and arson39

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Artful Panda0.9 km
  • Hope Espresso0.5 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • St Mellons Pantry0.8 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.6 km
  • The Church Inn0.6 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.6 km
  • Ty'r Winch0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Iriechef jerk hut0.6 km
  • Compass @ St Johns College0.8 km
  • Tubbs Cafe0.5 km
  • pizza hut0.9 km
  • Ford Cafe0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Crispy Cod0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • New Taj0.9 km
  • Pizza Choice0.9 km
  • Red Dragon0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath High Level5.2 km
  • Heath Low Level5.3 km
  • Llanishen5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Brookfield Drive0.0 km
  • Trowbridge Green0.2 km
  • Trefaser Crescent0.3 km
  • Tresigin Road0.3 km
  • Willowbrook Drive0.3 km