Gelli Fron Goch is in Pontprennau, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 8QD is located in the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gelli Fron Goch, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 8LE, CF23 8QB, CF23 8QE, CF23 8AS, CF23 8NF, CF23 8LG, CF23 8LD, CF23 8AT, CF23 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 8QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 48.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 CF23 8QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 42.5% | 43.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 37.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.9% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 58% | 54.4% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 27.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.9% | 20.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 38.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 79.5% | 76.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 92.3% | 89.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 90.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gelli Fron Goch was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gelli Fron Goch has the 13th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons and the 284th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gelli Fron Goch, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-10-20 | £567,742 |
| 8 Gelli Fron Goch, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-12-01 | £528,299 |
| 7 Gelli Fron Goch, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-07-23 | £515,515 |
| 13 Gelli Fron Goch, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-18 | £535,192 |
| 17 Gelli Fron Goch, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-11-11 | £556,800 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF23 8QD 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's R.C. Primary School Bryn Heulog , Off Pentwyn Drive CF23 7JB | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Hollies Special School Bryn Heulog , Pentwyn CF23 7XG | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School Ty Draw Road , Lisvane CF23 6XL | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Celyn Primary School Bryn Celyn , Pentwyn CF23 7ES | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's C.I.W. Primary School Bryn Celyn Road , Pentwyn CF23 7ED | - not rated | 1,501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Café | Pontprennau Community Church Centre Heol Pontprennau, Pontprennau | 502 yd | |
| Servest Food Company (Ty Meridian) | Scottish & Southern Energy, Cardiff Gate Business Park Malthouse Avenue, Pontprennau | 602 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | First Floor, Cedar House Greenwood Close, Pontprennau | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Village Inn Croescadarn Road, Pontprennau | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab House | 113 Brynheulog, Pentwyn | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Dartington Drive, Pontprennau | 563 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Croescadarn Close, Pontprennau | 702 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.