Castle Rise is in Rumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 4BB is located in the Rumney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Rise, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 4BA, CF3 4DJ, CF3 4DF, CF3 3AJ, CF3 4AZ, CF3 3DS, CF3 3AG, CF3 4FE, CF3 4FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 4BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF3 4BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 31.7% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 53.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 41.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 41.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 17.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 26.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 87.5% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 88.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 88.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Rise was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Castle Rise has the 4th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 150th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Castle Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-31 | £400,519 |
| 31 Castle Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-04-01 | £325,472 |
| 61 Castle Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2019-12-13 | £403,950 |
| 60 Castle Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-12-02 | £401,360 |
| 57 Castle Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2019-10-10 | £321,280 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Eirwg Ridgeway Road , Rumney CF3 4AB | - not rated | 824 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanedeyrn Primary School Wellwood , Llanedeyrn CF23 9JN | - not rated | 974 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Teilo's C.I.W. High School Circle Way East , CF23 9PD | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints C.I.W. Primary School Ael-Y-Bryn , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LF | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenway Primary School Llanstephan Road , Rumney CF3 3JG | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Garden | 756 Newport Road, Rumney | 435 yd | |
| Kaspas | 763 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 647 yd | |
| ZIP by Premier Inn | Zip By Premier Inn Ipswich Road, Penylan | 647 yd | |
| Roscoes Newport Road | 781 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 711 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 4, Dragon Retail Park Newport Road, Penylan | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumney Conservative Club Ltd | Rumney Conservative Club, 633 Newport Road, Rumney | 167 yd | |
| Cross Inn | Ye Cross Inn, 783 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 757 yd | |
| Llanrumney RBL Club Ltd | The Royal British Legion British Legion Drive, Llanrumney | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Snack | 619 Newport Road, Rumney | 332 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar and Chinese Takeaway | 753B Newport Road, Llanrumney | 607 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 759 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 634 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 88 Wentloog Road, Rumney | 672 yd | |
| Rumney Fish Bar Ltd | 92 Wentloog Road, Rumney | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Sainsbury's Supermarket Limited, 751 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 643 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dragon Retail Park Newport Road, Penylan | 790 yd | |
| Iceland @ The Range | 372 Newport Road, Penylan | 1,030 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.