Sandpiper Close is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 0DL is located in the Trowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandpiper Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 0DH, CF3 0DG, CF3 0DJ, CF3 0DW, CF3 0DE, CF3 0UJ, CF3 0DN, CF3 0DF, CF3 0DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF3 0DL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 55.6% | 47.3% | -8.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 52.7% | 8.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 39.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 44% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 54.1% | 49.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 13.5% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 34.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 86.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 93% | 88.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 88.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandpiper Close was 153.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% higher than the Rumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandpiper Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rumney and the 194th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sandpiper Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-05 | £271,350 |
| 11 Sandpiper Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2024-01-26 | £234,836 |
| 9 Sandpiper Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-10-16 | £222,578 |
| 14 Sandpiper Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-09-27 | £254,661 |
| 4 Sandpiper Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-09-24 | £286,856 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Childs C.I.W. Primary School Willowbrook Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AY | - not rated | 314 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Johns College Newport Road , College Green CF3 5YX | - not rated | 470 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Ferntree Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AA | - not rated | 625 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 1,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILK AND SUGAR | Building 3, Eastern Business Park Wern Fawr Lane, Old St Mellons | 395 yd | |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering | St Johns College William Nicholls Drive, Old St Mellons | 586 yd | |
| Tubbs Cafe | St Mellons Hub Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 595 yd | |
| Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant | Wyevale Garden Centre Newport Road, Trowbridge | 708 yd | |
| Botanic Kitchen Wyevale | Cardiff A, Wyevale Garden Centre Newport Road, Trowbridge | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 731 yd | |
| Marcus @ The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 731 yd | |
| Ty'r Winch | The Coach House Ty'r Winch Road, Old St Mellons | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Crown Takeaway | 3 Crickhowell Walk, Trowbridge | 445 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 950 Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2 Ground Floor, St Mellons District Shopping Centre Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 454 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 | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.