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Sub-area · Trowbridge · Cardiff · Wales

Living in Cardiff 016C

Part of Trowbridge · 1,710 residents

Cardiff 016C is a sub-area in Trowbridge, Cardiff that skews under 18 and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,157 a month, up 4.8% on the year. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (28th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,157+4.8%
vs last year
Liveability
12/100
Composite score
Safety
39/100
Higher is safer
Transport
5/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1826%
18–3423%
35–4917%
50–6418%
65+16%
Population1,710
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person39%Couple with children11%Lone parent22%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 31.30
White82%Asian2%Black6%Mixed8%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian41%Muslim5%No religion48%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK90%
Born outside UK10%
General health (self-reported)
Good71%Fair16%Bad14%
Disability prevalence29%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above19%
Apprenticeship7%
No qualifications32%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Cardiff 016C?

Cardiff 016C sits inside Trowbridge, part of the wider Cardiff council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Cardiff 016C for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Cardiff 016C?
The median monthly rent across Cardiff 016C is £1,157.
How safe is Cardiff 016C?
Cardiff 016C has a safety score of 39/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Cardiff 016C?
Transport score: 5/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Cardiff 016C part of?
Cardiff 016C sits inside the Trowbridge neighbourhood, in Cardiff, Wales.