CF3 3EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.3km from Pwll-Mawr in Broadstreet Common. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 3EG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k. 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 3EG are sourced from Output Area W00009676 (shared with 257 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, CF3 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, CF3 3EG.
389
29
£ 43,100 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 3EG 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
With 53% social renting, CF3 3EG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 3EG. The average age is 29.4. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,000
2 sales · Mean £ 178,000
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
Detached
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF3 3EG has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Lamby Way Cardiff Catering Commercial0.6 km
- Lamby Way Cardiff Catering Commercial0.6 km
- The Lotus House0.6 km
- Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.4 km
- Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.4 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hanar Stores0.6 km
- Hanar Stores0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Big Fish0.5 km
- Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.6 km
- The Original Rumney Balti0.4 km
- Big Fish0.5 km
- Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cross Inn1.0 km
- Earlswood Social Club0.8 km
- Cross Inn1.0 km
- Earlswood Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street4.2 km
- Cathays4.3 km
- Heath High Level4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mardy Road0.1 km
- Downton Grange0.1 km
- New Road0.1 km
- New Road0.1 km
- Heron Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF33EG · Data under Open Government Licence