Ireland Close is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 0PQ is located in the Trowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ireland Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 0PS, CF3 0PU, CF3 0PL, CF3 0PR, CF3 0NZ, CF3 0PJ, CF3 0QA, CF3 0PP, CF3 0PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF3 0PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53.5% | 49.1% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.9% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 0PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 32.8% | 42.2% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 38% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 15.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 54.8% | 45.4% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 35.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 0PQ this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 12.2% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 17.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 42.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 90% | 83.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 91.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 90.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ireland Close was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% lower than the Rumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ireland Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rumney and the 361st lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ireland Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-11 | £213,949 |
| 9 Ireland Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-12-16 | £220,139 |
| 20 Ireland Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-09-16 | £197,492 |
| 14 Ireland Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-01-21 | £304,735 |
| 9 Ireland Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-02-01 | £197,022 |
CF3 0PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF3 0PQ 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlane Primary School Heol Maes Eirwg , St Mellon's CF3 0JZ | - not rated | 255 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St John Lloyd R.C. Primary School Bryn Bala Way , Trowbridge CF3 1TA | - not rated | 684 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Pil Glan-Y-Mor Road , Trowbridge CF3 1RQ | - not rated | 901 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Primary School Sandbrook Road , St Mellon's CF3 0ST | - not rated | 929 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Ferntree Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AA | - not rated | 1,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snacky Snacks | 41 Harrison Drive, Trowbridge | 284 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 | 207.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.