Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

BALL ROAD, CF3 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALL ROAD, CF3 4BY.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF3 4BY's 72% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CF3 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ball Road, 0.3km from Llanrumney in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llanrumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

For families considering a move, CF3 4BY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k. 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 4BY are sourced from Output Area W00009312 (shared with 23 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 4BY. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

5 sales · Mean £ 217,390

Terraced

£ 175,750

4 sales · Mean £ 177,125

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

CF3 4BY has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order13

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Llanrumney Hall Pantry0.9 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • Rumney Off Licence0.5 km
  • The Orchard0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cross Inn0.5 km
  • Earlswood Social Club0.9 km
  • Cross Inn0.5 km
  • Earlswood Social Club0.9 km
  • Monkstone Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Caf30.1 km
  • Eastern Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Kaspas0.6 km
  • Lantern Garden0.8 km
  • Roscoes Newport Road0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chans Noodle Bar and Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Pizza Choice1.0 km
  • The Fryery0.5 km
  • Wiseguys Burgers0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath High Level3.5 km
  • Heath Low Level3.6 km
  • Llanishen4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastern Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Eastern Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Worle Avenue0.2 km
  • Lynton Terrace0.2 km
  • Eastern Leisure Centre0.2 km