Wellfield Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF2 3NZ is located in the Plasnewydd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF2 3NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3LP, CF24 3RS, CF24 3LW, CF24 3LY, CF24 3JQ, CF24 3RR, CF24 3NZ, CF24 4TY, CF24 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF2 3NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 49.5% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.5% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 CF2 3NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 72.9% | 70% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 19.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 57.4% | 52.6% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 CF2 3NZ this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 2.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.3% | 26.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | 9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 49.5% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 70.5% | 75.2% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 74.8% | 82.3% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 82.6% | 8.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 16.6% | 46.2% | -29.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 19.4% | 6.5% | 12.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellfield Road was 504.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 326.2% higher than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wellfield Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 28th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Wellfield Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 1996-08-19 | £921,040 |
CF2 3NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 CF2 3NZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 167 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 167 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 393 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 1,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 91 Albany Road, Roath | 55 yd | |
| Little Kochi | 78 Albany Road, Roath | 67 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 85 Albany Road, Roath | 72 yd | |
| The Coffi House | 3 Wellfield Road, Roath | 72 yd | |
| Cakebox Cardiff Ltd | 90 Albany Road, Roath | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 66 yd | |
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 287 yd | |
| Claude Hotel | The Claude, 140 Albany Road, Roath | 288 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 435 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| iFeed / Box Burger / Phat Patty Burger Company / Deliver Roast / Amore Pasta House / Stay Home and Ch | 108 Albany Road, Roath | 109 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 127 Albany Road, Roath | 126 yd | |
| Subway | 25 Wellfield Road, Roath | 134 yd | |
| Baba's | 131C Albany Road, Roath | 148 yd | |
| Noble House | 133 Albany Road, Roath | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 39 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 - 33 Wellfield Road, Roath | 256 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 301 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 336 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 495 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.