CF3 0QB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spencer David Way, 0.9km from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
For families considering a move, CF3 0QB represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 21.1% 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 0QB are sourced from Output Area W00010207 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPENCER DAVID WAY, CF3 0QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENCER DAVID WAY, CF3 0QB.
438
29
£ 43,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF3 0QB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 0QB. The average age is 29.4. 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: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 127,500
20 sales · Mean £ 127,550
Detached
£ 262,500
19 sales · Mean £ 267,605
Semi-Detached
£ 342,000
3 sales · Mean £ 327,333
Terraced
£ 256,000
3 sales · Mean £ 270,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF3 0QB has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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
10 nearby- Artful Panda0.5 km
- Spar0.7 km
- St Mellons Pantry0.4 km
- Trowbridge Pantry0.8 km
- Artful Panda0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Tubbs Cafe1.0 km
- Tubbs Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hot Box Fish Bar0.7 km
- Hot Box Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level5.6 km
- Heath Low Level5.7 km
- Llanishen6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Meadowlane School0.3 km
- Meadowlane Primary School0.3 km
- Trebanog Crescent0.3 km
- Port Madoc Road0.4 km
- Matthysens Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF30QB · Data under Open Government Licence