CF3 3NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rhyl Road, 0.4km from Rhymni in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Rumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 3NZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k. 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 3NZ are sourced from Output Area W00009624 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RHYL ROAD, CF3 3NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHYL ROAD, CF3 3NZ.
495
34
£ 33,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 3NZ 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 3NZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 3NZ. The average age is 34.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 298,000
1 sales · Mean £ 298,000
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 156,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF3 3NZ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Trowbridge Pantry1.0 km
- Trowbridge Pantry1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- Caf30.6 km
- Eastern Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Kaspas0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Big Fish0.8 km
- Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
- The Original Rumney Balti1.0 km
- Big Fish0.8 km
- Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cross Inn0.7 km
- Earlswood Social Club0.2 km
- Cross Inn0.7 km
- Earlswood Social Club0.2 km
- Monkstone Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level4.2 km
- Heath Low Level4.3 km
- Cathays4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rhyl Road0.0 km
- Rhyl Road0.0 km
- Nevin Crescent0.1 km
- Nevin Crescent0.1 km
- St Hilary Church0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF33NZ · Data under Open Government Licence