Affluence in CF3
How CF3 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Cardiff
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 51,514 (2024)
CF3Postcode district · Cardiff
How well off CF3 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, CF3 scores 4.3 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (2.6 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment2.6
- Housing3.7
- Community safety3.9
- Education and skills4.2
- Health and disability4.2
- Income4.2
- Employment4.3
- Access to services6.1
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
54.9% of adults in CF3 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 18.6% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
29.5% of adults in CF3 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
29.3% of adults in CF3 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Wales average of 31.5%. 23% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.