CF3 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Limewood Close, 0.5km from Llaneurwg in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
For families considering a move, CF3 0BU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 205.9% 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area W00009686 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIMEWOOD CLOSE, CF3 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMEWOOD CLOSE, CF3 0BU.
308
44
£ 32,900 /yr
48%
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
CF3 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 205.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0BU. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 161,000
Detached
£ 259,000
2 sales · Mean £ 259,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0BU is moderate at 69 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 Espresso0.1 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.5 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.5 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.4 km
- The Church Inn0.4 km
- Ty'r Winch0.5 km
- Ty'r Winch0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Botanic Kitchen Wyevale0.9 km
- Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant0.9 km
- Iriechef jerk hut0.4 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.4 km
- Tubbs Cafe0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crispy Cod0.5 km
- Crispy Cod0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanishen5.3 km
- Heath High Level5.4 km
- Heath Low Level5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Llaneirwg Way0.1 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.1 km
- Sanderling Drive0.2 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30BU · Data under Open Government Licence