CF3 4TB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ilfracombe Crescent, 0.5km from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llanrumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £157k, 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 4TB are sourced from Output Area W00009305 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILFRACOMBE CRESCENT, CF3 4TB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFRACOMBE CRESCENT, CF3 4TB.
268
38
£ 36,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 4TB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 38, CF3 4TB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 4TB. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 186,000
7 sales · Mean £ 179,142
Flat
£ 46,000
1 sales · Mean £ 46,000
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 4TB is moderate at 61 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Llanrumney Hall Pantry0.9 km
- Mini Mart Store0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Llanrumney Hall Pantry0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Earlswood Social Club0.8 km
- Earlswood Social Club0.8 km
- Ty'r Winch1.0 km
- The Church Inn1.0 km
- The Church Inn1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Caf30.8 km
- pizza hut0.3 km
- Thackeray at the Hall0.9 km
- Caf30.8 km
- Ford Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- New Taj0.3 km
- Pizza Choice0.2 km
- Red Dragon0.3 km
- Speroni Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level4.3 km
- Heath Low Level4.5 km
- Llanishen4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bideford Road0.1 km
- Mount Pleasant Ave0.1 km
- Rumney High School0.2 km
- St Illtyd`s High School0.2 km
- Clevedon Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF34TB · Data under Open Government Licence