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.
CRANLEIGH RISE, CF3 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANLEIGH RISE, CF3 4AL.
263
43
£ 36,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CF34AL · Data under Open Government Licence