CF3 3JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ty Fry Road, 0.2km from Rhymni in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Rumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF3, CF3 3JL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 3JL are sourced from Output Area W00009623 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TY FRY ROAD, CF3 3JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TY FRY ROAD, CF3 3JL.
287
47
£ 39,200 /yr
45%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF3 3JL — age 47, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 3JL. The average age is 46.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 266,000
3 sales · Mean £ 264,166
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Terraced
£ 189,950
1 sales · Mean £ 189,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF3 3JL has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Hanar Stores0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.6 km
- Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.6 km
- The Lotus House0.2 km
- Caf30.5 km
- Eastern Leisure Centre0.3 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Big Fish0.5 km
- Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.5 km
- The Original Rumney Balti0.9 km
- Big Fish0.5 km
- Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Monkstone Inn0.4 km
- Monkstone Inn0.4 km
- Cross Inn0.3 km
- Earlswood Social Club0.6 km
- Cross Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level3.9 km
- Heath Low Level4.0 km
- Cathays4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Manorbier Cres0.2 km
- Manorbier Cres0.2 km
- Claremont Crescent0.2 km
- Llanrumney Avenue0.2 km
- Nevin Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF33JL · Data under Open Government Licence