CF3 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Rise, 1.0km 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 4BA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 4BA are sourced from Output Area W00009606 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE RISE, CF3 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE RISE, CF3 4BA.
270
47
£ 39,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 4BA 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
CF3 4BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k 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 4BA. 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
Detached
£ 249,000
5 sales · Mean £ 272,800
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF3 4BA has low crime rates — 21 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.9 km
- ZIP by Premier Inn0.6 km
- Maria's Coffee and Sandwich Shop0.9 km
- ZIP by Premier Inn0.6 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Big Fish0.7 km
- Desi Snack0.3 km
- Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.7 km
- The Original Rumney Balti1.0 km
- Big Fish0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cross Inn0.7 km
- Cross Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Iceland @ The Range1.0 km
- Iceland @ The Range1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level3.2 km
- Heath Low Level3.3 km
- Cathays3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ty Mawr Road0.2 km
- Ty Mawr Road0.2 km
- Castle Avenue0.3 km
- Ty Mawr Avenue0.4 km
- The Potteries0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF34BA · Data under Open Government Licence