CF3 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millfield 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 0BH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% 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. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.2% year-on-year. 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area W00009681 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLFIELD CLOSE, CF3 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLFIELD CLOSE, CF3 0BH.
316
34
£ 32,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 0BH 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.
Area Character
CF3 0BH has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0BH. The average age is 34.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,875
4 sales · Mean £ 122,937
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0BH 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Hope Espresso0.5 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Spar0.6 km
- St Mellons Pantry1.0 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.5 km
- The Church Inn0.5 km
- Ty'r Winch0.5 km
- Ty'r Winch0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Iriechef jerk hut0.5 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.7 km
- Tubbs Cafe0.6 km
- pizza hut0.8 km
- Ford Cafe0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Crispy Cod0.4 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- New Taj0.8 km
- Pizza Choice0.8 km
- Red Dragon0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level5.1 km
- Heath Low Level5.2 km
- Llanishen5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brookfield Drive0.2 km
- Tarwick Drive0.2 km
- Tarwick Drive0.2 km
- Menai Way0.2 km
- Trefaser Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30BH · Data under Open Government Licence