Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CASTLE RISE, CF3 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE RISE, CF3 4BA.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Other crime3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cross Inn0.7 km
  • Cross Inn0.7 km
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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