Fairhaven Close is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 0LD 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 Fairhaven Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 0LB, CF3 0LY, CF3 0LA, CF3 0HG, CF3 0NG, CF3 0LN, CF3 0ND, CF3 0LL, CF3 0NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF3 0LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.4% | 50% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 0LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 48.7% | 51.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 31.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 45.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 30.8% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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 | 25.9% | 15.2% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 28.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 91% | 84.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 89.3% | 88% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 88% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairhaven Close was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Rumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairhaven Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rumney and the 311th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Fairhaven Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-06-30 | £163,135 |
| 34 Fairhaven Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-04-04 | £189,631 |
| 34 Fairhaven Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-04-04 | £189,631 |
| 21 Fairhaven Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-02-05 | £84,488 |
| 33 Fairhaven Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-10-30 | £104,940 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 469 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willowbrook Primary School Sandbrook Road , St Mellon's CF3 0ST | - not rated | 827 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Ferntree Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AA | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Johns College Newport Road , College Green CF3 5YX | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowlane Primary School Heol Maes Eirwg , St Mellon's CF3 0JZ | - not rated | 1,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrat Indian Cuisine | 3 Strathy Road, Trowbridge | 423 yd | |
| Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant | Wyevale Garden Centre Newport Road, Trowbridge | 587 yd | |
| Botanic Kitchen Wyevale | Cardiff A, Wyevale Garden Centre Newport Road, Trowbridge | 587 yd | |
| Tubbs Cafe | St Mellons Hub Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 669 yd | |
| MILK AND SUGAR | Building 3, Eastern Business Park Wern Fawr Lane, Old St Mellons | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Inn | Melrose Inn Vaindre Lane, Trowbridge | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Crown Takeaway | 3 Crickhowell Walk, Trowbridge | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2 Ground Floor, St Mellons District Shopping Centre Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 650 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.