CF3 5TH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Trowbridge in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llanrumney ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF3 5TH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5TH are sourced from Output Area W00009299 (shared with 205 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF3 5TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF3 5TH.
387
39
£ 35,800 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF3 5TH 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 47% of tenure in CF3 5TH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF3 5TH. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF3 5TH is moderate at 59 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
26 nearby- Hope Espresso0.9 km
- Seaview Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Spar0.7 km
- St Mellon's Stores0.6 km
- Trowbridge Pantry0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Church Inn0.6 km
- The Church Inn0.6 km
- Ty'r Winch0.6 km
- Ty'r Winch0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Iriechef jerk hut0.6 km
- Compass @ St Johns College0.9 km
- pizza hut0.2 km
- Thackeray at the Hall0.8 km
- Ford Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Crispy Cod0.6 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- New Taj0.1 km
- Pizza Choice0.2 km
- Red Dragon0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level4.5 km
- Heath Low Level4.6 km
- Llanishen4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Good Companions0.1 km
- Countisbury Shops0.2 km
- The Mount0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant Avenue0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant Ave0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF35TH · Data under Open Government Licence