Colum Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 3EH 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 3EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 3EE, CF10 3EF, CF10 3ED, CF10 3EG, CF10 3DY, CF10 3EJ, CF24 4HP, CF10 3DU, CF24 4HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF10 3EH is primarily male, with 56.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 43.3% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 56.7% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 3EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.9% 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 | 91.9% | 92.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 55.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -39.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 56.4% | 56.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.5% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 7% | 11.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3EH this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 48.1% | 59% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 42.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 31.8% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 12.1% | 2.7% | -9.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 4% | 10.7% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74.4% | 73.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 63.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 63.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 9% | 8.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.7% | 17% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 64% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 22.7% | 6.6% | -16.1% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 21% | 17.3% | 1.9% | 19.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colum Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colum Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 460th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-04-10 | £815,707 |
| 58 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £612,000 | 2023-09-20 | £633,571 |
| 56 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £635,875 | 2023-09-20 | £658,288 |
| 36 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2019-10-31 | £759,769 |
| 54 Colum Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2019-10-31 | £752,994 |
CF10 3EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3EH 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) | 192 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 281 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 322 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 790 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 1,015 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 | 75 yd | |
| Hadyn Ellis Coffee Shop | Hadyn Ellis Building Maindy Road, Cathays | 162 yd | |
| Hoffi Coffi Cardiff Limited | 2A Colum Road, Cathays | 209 yd | |
| Metchy's Cafe | 1 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 260 yd | |
| Compass at Welsh Government Office | National Assembly For Wales New Crown Building College Road, Cathays | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodville | The Woodville, 1 - 5 Woodville Road, Cathays | 306 yd | |
| Diggste pub company | The Blackweir Tavern, 35 North Road, Cathays | 457 yd | |
| The Flora | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 457 yd | |
| Mackintosh Hotel | Mackintosh Hotel Mundy Place, Cathays | 460 yd | |
| Bar 105 | 105 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan's Fish Bar | 93 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 427 yd | |
| chickenlads | 93 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 427 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 80 Woodville Road, Cathays | 556 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Centre For Student Life Cardiff University Park Place, Cathays | 619 yd | |
| Balti King | 107 Woodville Road, Cathays | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore Maindy Road, Cathays | 274 yd | |
| The Co-op Food | Unit 2, Students Union Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 608 yd | |
| Tesco | 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 669 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 703 yd | |
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 921 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 162.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.