Postcode report
CF3 2LF Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CF3 2LF: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF3 2LF is a postcode in Trowbridge, Cardiff, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF3 2LF, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF3 2LF are housing and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF3 2LF is based on Newport 020 Census 2021. It covers 8,433 residents, 180 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near CF3 2LF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £245k from 25 rolling sales, down 3.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF3 2LF can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF3 2LF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF3 2LF; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF3 2LF
Is CF3 2LF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF3 2LF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF3 2LF?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF3 2LF?
LocaleIQ matched CF3 2LF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF3 2LF?
The latest median sold price is £245k based on 25 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF3 2LF?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.