Postcode insights

CF3 3BW

New Road

Rumney

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Detailed insights for CF3 3BW

Overview

Postcode CF3 3BW is located in an urban city, within the Rumney ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rumney area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rumney is £45,614 per year. The nearest station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 2.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Parc Tredelerch.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Rumney has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Rumney has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.6%

Approximately 38.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Rumney is £45,614 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF3 3BW.

Transport

The nearest station is Cardiff Queen Street located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF3 3BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParc TredelerchLargeWalking directions to Parc Tredelerch
0.5 miCatherine GardensMediumWalking directions to Catherine Gardens

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
1,819.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.96(-65%)
Vehicle crime
10.63(+270%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(-10%)
Other theft
4.65(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.99(-69%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
88.67%
African
8
2.59%
Pakistani
6
1.94%
Indian
5
1.62%
Other Black
4
1.29%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
31.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
22.14%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
29.41%
Other social rented
35
22.88%
Owns with a mortgage
33
21.57%
Social rents from council
24
15.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.88%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Rumney

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £300K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Rumney area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rumney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£330,000£326
Semi-Detached50£260,000£267
Terraced17£237,000£223
Flats11£138,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rumney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,500£112,250£175,000£159,000
2017£237,500£84,000£194,500£138,000
2018£227,000£100,000£205,000£177,000
2019£266,000£117,500£215,000£173,000
2020£251,000£130,000£220,000£181,750
2021£253,500£104,000£227,500£200,000
2022£330,000£106,500£265,000£230,750
2023£365,000£105,250£289,000£250,000
2024£331,000£100,000£287,500£240,000
2025£340,000£130,000£260,000£227,500
2026£452,500£130,000£290,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rumney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£175£168£190
2017£204£168£187£176
2018£210£183£196£192
2019£242£166£209£182
2020£201£204£208£200
2021£251£198£232£215
2022£301£215£291£239
2023£303£213£301£285
2024£308£188£281£274
2025£281£229£259£230
2026£322£163£300£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rumney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rumney in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF3 3BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF3 3BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Flat 12, Downton Grange, New Road, Cardiff, CF3 3BWFlatsLeasehold£125,000
22 Jan 2026Flat 11, Downton Grange, New Road, Cardiff, CF3 3BWFlatsLeasehold£130,000
21 May 20255, Dros Y Morfa, Cardiff, CF3 3BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
24 Apr 2026148, Wentloog Road, Cardiff, CF3 3EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000
05 Sept 2025142, Wentloog Road, Cardiff, CF3 3EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the CF3 3BW postcode area, located within Rumney, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF3 3BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableRumney Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGreenway Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Bro EirwgWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF3 3BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bob Derbyshire

Rumney - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Jackie Parry

Rumney - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jo Stevens

Cardiff East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff EastW07000089
WardRumneyW05001294
ParishRumneyW04001004
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RumneyW02000388
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 022AW01001863
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF3 3BW

Is CF3 3BW (Rumney) safe?

The area around CF3 3BW records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CF3 3BW?

The median sale price around CF3 3BW in Rumney is £250,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF3 3BW?

There are 5 schools close to CF3 3BW, including Rumney Primary School, Greenway Primary School and Ysgol Bro Eirwg. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF3 3BW?

CF3 3BW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 829 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF3 3BW (Rumney) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff East covering CF3 3BW is Jo Stevens (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bob Derbyshire (Labour Party) and Jackie Parry (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.