CF3 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poppyfield Close, 0.5km from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 0BD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area W00009682 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPPYFIELD CLOSE, CF3 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPPYFIELD CLOSE, CF3 0BD.
366
35
£ 32,900 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 0BD 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 0BD has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0BD. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 0BD is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Hope Espresso0.4 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Spar0.7 km
- St Mellons Pantry0.9 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.5 km
- The Church Inn0.5 km
- Ty'r Winch0.5 km
- Ty'r Winch0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Iriechef jerk hut0.5 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.7 km
- Tubbs Cafe0.5 km
- pizza hut0.9 km
- Ford Cafe0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Crispy Cod0.4 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- New Taj0.9 km
- Pizza Choice0.9 km
- Red Dragon0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level5.2 km
- Heath Low Level5.3 km
- Llanishen5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brookfield Drive0.2 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.3 km
- Llaneirwg Way0.3 km
- Tarwick Drive0.3 km
- Tarwick Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30BD · Data under Open Government Licence