Colum Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 3EF is located in the Cathays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colum Road, Cardiff, CF10 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 3EH, CF10 3ED, CF10 3EJ, CF10 3EE, CF10 3DY, CF10 3EP, CF10 3DU, CF10 3EG, CF10 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF10 3EF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 58% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 43.6% | 42% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF10 3EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 91% | 89.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 51.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -39.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.8% | 46.8% | -13.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 40.8% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around CF10 3EF this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 3.8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 55.4% | 68.9% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 52.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 20.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 78.7% | 74.3% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.1% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 80.2% | 78.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 78.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 4.7% | -7.1% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 12.4% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 14.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colum Road was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colum Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 278th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2023-09-20 | £472,073 |
| 77 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-01-11 | £496,980 |
| 79 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-10-09 | £676,316 |
| 69 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2016-12-09 | £686,075 |
| Ground Floor Flat 65 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2016-05-11 | £145,357 |
CF10 3EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 3EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 422 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 128 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 80 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 334 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 339 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 801 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 962 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Coffi | Cardiff Business School Postgraduate Teaching Centre Colum Drive, Cathays | 113 yd | |
| Hadyn Ellis Coffee Shop | Hadyn Ellis Building Maindy Road, Cathays | 210 yd | |
| Hoffi Coffi Cardiff Limited | 2A Colum Road, Cathays | 294 yd | |
| Compass at Welsh Government Office | National Assembly For Wales New Crown Building College Road, Cathays | 348 yd | |
| Metchy's Cafe | 1 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggste pub company | The Blackweir Tavern, 35 North Road, Cathays | 375 yd | |
| The Woodville | The Woodville, 1 - 5 Woodville Road, Cathays | 400 yd | |
| Bar 105 | 105 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 495 yd | |
| The Flora | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 497 yd | |
| Mackintosh Hotel | Mackintosh Hotel Mundy Place, Cathays | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan's Fish Bar | 93 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 464 yd | |
| chickenlads | 93 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 464 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 80 Woodville Road, Cathays | 636 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Centre For Student Life Cardiff University Park Place, Cathays | 706 yd | |
| Balti King | 107 Woodville Road, Cathays | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore Maindy Road, Cathays | 288 yd | |
| Tesco | 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 689 yd | |
| The Co-op Food | Unit 2, Students Union Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 698 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 771 yd | |
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 1,009 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.