Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

NEW ROAD, CF3 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, CF3 3AA.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CF3 3AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 94% 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.

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

CF3 3AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Road, 0.9km from Pengam in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Rumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

For families considering a move, CF3 3AA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k. 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 3AA are sourced from Output Area W00009610 (shared with 18 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 3AA. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 258,750

8 sales · Mean £ 264,437

Terraced

£ 286,000

1 sales · Mean £ 286,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF3 3AA has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order14
Vehicle crime13
Burglary9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • The Orchard0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 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 Guys0.5 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Big Fish0.7 km
  • Desi Snack0.2 km
  • Rumney Fish Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • The Original Rumney Balti0.8 km
  • Big Fish0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland @ The Range0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland @ The Range0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street3.1 km
  • Cathays3.2 km
  • Heath High Level3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ty Mawr Avenue0.0 km
  • The Potteries0.1 km
  • Castle Avenue0.1 km
  • Tredelerch Road0.2 km
  • Highlands0.3 km