Willow Grove is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 0LA is located in the Trowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Grove, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 0LE, CF3 0NB, CF3 0LL, CF3 0LB, CF3 0LF, CF3 0LJ, CF3 0LD, CF3 0ND, CF3 0LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 0LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.8% | 39.8% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 45.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 51.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 27.4% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.1% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 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 | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 41.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.7% | 83.1% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 86.2% | 82.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 83% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.1% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Grove was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Rumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Grove has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rumney and the 485th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.
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 Willow Grove, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-04-29 | £204,602 |
| 18 Willow Grove, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2022-09-30 | £62,188 |
| 8 Willow Grove, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-03-18 | £57,803 |
| 14 Willow Grove, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2018-09-12 | £70,036 |
| 1 Willow Grove, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2018-08-13 | £239,240 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 479 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willowbrook Primary School Sandbrook Road , St Mellon's CF3 0ST | - not rated | 946 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Ferntree Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AA | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Johns College Newport Road , College Green CF3 5YX | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowlane Primary School Heol Maes Eirwg , St Mellon's CF3 0JZ | - not rated | 1,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant | Wyevale Garden Centre Newport Road, Trowbridge | 466 yd | |
| Botanic Kitchen Wyevale | Cardiff A, Wyevale Garden Centre Newport Road, Trowbridge | 466 yd | |
| Shamrat Indian Cuisine | 3 Strathy Road, Trowbridge | 540 yd | |
| Tubbs Cafe | St Mellons Hub Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 730 yd | |
| MILK AND SUGAR | Building 3, Eastern Business Park Wern Fawr Lane, Old St Mellons | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Inn | Melrose Inn Vaindre Lane, Trowbridge | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Crown Takeaway | 3 Crickhowell Walk, Trowbridge | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2 Ground Floor, St Mellons District Shopping Centre Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 688 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 | 138.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.