Meadowlark Close is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 0AB is located in the Trowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowlark Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 0BW, CF3 0AA, CF3 0BX, CF3 0AT, CF3 5UJ, CF3 0AD, CF3 0BS, CF3 0BZ, CF3 0AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 0AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45% | 48.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 CF3 0AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 42.2% | 51.1% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 31.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 37.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 32.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 CF3 0AB this area, 39% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 39% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.8% | 74% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 92.9% | 87.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 87.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowlark Close was 145.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% higher than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadowlark Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons and the 215th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Meadowlark Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2024-11-15 | £212,038 |
| 9 Meadowlark Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £176,400 | 2023-04-26 | £185,989 |
| 16 Meadowlark Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-03-03 | £193,785 |
| 7 Meadowlark Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-08-18 | £165,466 |
| 8 Meadowlark Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2016-08-19 | £173,539 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School Ferntree Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AA | - not rated | 196 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Johns College Newport Road , College Green CF3 5YX | - not rated | 352 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 606 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Childs C.I.W. Primary School Willowbrook Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AY | - not rated | 626 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering | St Johns College William Nicholls Drive, Old St Mellons | 438 yd | |
| Tubbs Cafe | St Mellons Hub Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 568 yd | |
| MILK AND SUGAR | Building 3, Eastern Business Park Wern Fawr Lane, Old St Mellons | 713 yd | |
| pizza hut | 36 - 38 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 1,037 yd | |
| Ford Cafe | 26 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 289 yd | |
| Marcus @ The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 289 yd | |
| Ty'r Winch | The Coach House Ty'r Winch Road, Old St Mellons | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 950 Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 277 yd | |
| Triple Crown Takeaway | 3 Crickhowell Walk, Trowbridge | 472 yd | |
| Greggs | 72 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 948 yd | |
| Speroni Fish Bar | 72A Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 948 yd | |
| New Taj | 54 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2 Ground Floor, St Mellons District Shopping Centre Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 906 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 40 - 46 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 1,023 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.