CF3 2PW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Capital Business Park, 0.3km from Longcross in Broadstreet Common. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 2PW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 2PW are sourced from Output Area W00009676 (shared with 257 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPITAL BUSINESS PARK, CF3 2PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPITAL BUSINESS PARK, CF3 2PW.
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29
£ 43,100 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 2PW 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
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in CF3 2PW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 2PW. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Earlswood Social Club0.9 km
- Earlswood Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street4.9 km
- Cathays5.1 km
- Heath High Level5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Capital Business Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF32PW · Data under Open Government Licence