Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CRANLEIGH RISE, CF3 4AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANLEIGH RISE, CF3 4AL.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF3 4AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF3 4AL's 63% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 46.0% year-on-year.

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

CF3 4AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cranleigh Rise, 0.4km from Rhymni in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llanrumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 46.0% 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 4AL are sourced from Output Area W00009316 (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 4AL. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 100,000

11 sales · Mean £ 96,595

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

CF3 4AL has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting52
Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Hanar Stores0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.7 km
  • Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.7 km
  • The Lotus House0.6 km
  • Caf30.6 km
  • Eastern Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Big Fish0.6 km
  • Desi Snack0.9 km
  • Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.6 km
  • The Original Rumney Balti1.0 km
  • Big Fish0.6 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Monkstone Inn0.7 km
  • Monkstone Inn0.7 km
  • Cross Inn0.1 km
  • Earlswood Social Club1.0 km
  • Cross Inn0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath High Level3.5 km
  • Heath Low Level3.6 km
  • Cathays3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Carpenters Arms0.1 km
  • Carpenters Arms0.1 km
  • Llanrumney Avenue0.2 km
  • Ty Fry Road0.2 km
  • Ty Fry Road0.2 km