Postcode CF3 1SR is located in an urban city, within the Trowbridge ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the St Mellons West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Mellons West is £38,667 per year. The nearest station is Heath High Level, about 3.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is ABC Park.
St Mellons West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
St Mellons West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Mellons West is £38,667 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF3 1SR.
The nearest station is Heath High Level located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | ABC Park | Medium | Walking directions to ABC Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cemaes Park | Small | Walking directions to Cemaes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Train Park | Small | Walking directions to Train Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Trowbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £655,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £310,310 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £251,750 | £320 |
| Terraced | 57 | £210,000 | £302 |
| Flats | 12 | £148,000 | £226 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216,500 | £75,000 | £160,000 | £131,000 |
| 2017 | £221,250 | £76,500 | £153,000 | £136,500 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £130,000 | £175,000 | £145,000 |
| 2019 | £276,000 | £115,000 | £183,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £122,000 | £196,500 | £167,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £100,000 | £205,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £309,000 | £109,500 | £220,000 | £192,250 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £96,000 | £230,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £135,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £148,000 | £248,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £143,750 | £225,000 | £212,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £116 | £192 | £197 |
| 2017 | £212 | £148 | £200 | £205 |
| 2018 | £246 | £198 | £222 | £213 |
| 2019 | £269 | £192 | £231 | £229 |
| 2020 | £267 | £196 | £232 | £229 |
| 2021 | £261 | £202 | £260 | £234 |
| 2022 | £317 | £197 | £291 | £240 |
| 2023 | £302 | £195 | £288 | £267 |
| 2024 | £289 | £228 | £304 | £272 |
| 2025 | £329 | £229 | £289 | £280 |
| 2026 | £298 | £209 | £341 | £333 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF3 1SR.
In the CF3 1SR postcode area, located within St Mellons West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF3 1SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Abergele Road, Cardiff, CF3 1TN | Walking directions to Spar |
Elected local representatives for CF3 1SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edward Topham
Trowbridge - Elected 18 Sept 2025
Jo Stevens
Cardiff East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF3 1SR records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CF3 1SR in St Mellons West is £235,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CF3 1SR, including Ysgol Pen Y Pil, St John Lloyd R.C. Primary School and Trowbridge Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CF3 1SR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 180 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cardiff East covering CF3 1SR is Jo Stevens (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Edward Topham (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.