Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

GOODWICK ROAD, CF3 3HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOODWICK ROAD, CF3 3HW.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF3 3HW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, CF3 3HW 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.

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

CF3 3HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goodwick Road, 0.6km from Rhymni in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Rumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 3HW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k. 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 3HW are sourced from Output Area W00009603 (shared with 14 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 3HW. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.9%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 163,000

5 sales · Mean £ 178,750

Terraced

£ 204,500

2 sales · Mean £ 204,500

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

CF3 3HW has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Vehicle crime32
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour17

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Lamby Way Cardiff Catering Commercial0.9 km
  • Caf30.8 km
  • Eastern Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • Kaspas0.7 km
  • Lantern Garden0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Rumney Off Licence0.5 km
  • The Orchard0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cross Inn0.6 km
  • Earlswood Social Club0.6 km
  • Cross Inn0.6 km
  • Earlswood Social Club0.6 km
  • Monkstone Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Chans Noodle Bar and Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Silver Dragon0.4 km
  • The Fryery0.5 km
  • Chans Noodle Bar and Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath High Level4.2 km
  • Heath Low Level4.3 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Castlefield Centre0.1 km
  • Oswestry Close0.1 km
  • Heron Road0.3 km
  • Heron Road0.3 km
  • New Road0.3 km