Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

PARRACOMBE CRESCENT, CF3 5LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARRACOMBE CRESCENT, CF3 5LS.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF3 5LS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, CF3 5LS 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.

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

CF3 5LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parracombe Crescent, 0.7km from Llanrumney in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llanrumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 5LS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £216k. 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 5LS are sourced from Output Area W00009297 (shared with 15 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 5LS. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

6 sales · Mean £ 166,500

Terraced

£ 210,000

2 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

Crime around CF3 5LS 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Shoplifting77
Anti-social behaviour48
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson32

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Seaview Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • B&M BARGAINS0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Llanrumney Hall Pantry0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ty'r Winch1.0 km
  • Ty'r Winch1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Crispy Cod1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Fintans Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • New Taj0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caf31.0 km
  • pizza hut0.5 km
  • Thackeray at the Hall0.3 km
  • Caf31.0 km
  • Ford Cafe0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.9 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath High Level3.9 km
  • Heath Low Level4.1 km
  • Llanishen4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Cadocs Church0.1 km
  • St Cadocs Church0.1 km
  • Burnham Avenue0.2 km
  • Torrington Road0.3 km
  • Thackeray Crescent0.3 km