Harrison Drive is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 0PW is located in the Trowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrison Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 0QA, CF3 0QD, CF3 0QB, CF3 0PZ, CF3 0RN, CF3 0RP, CF3 0PU, CF3 0PR, CF3 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF3 0PW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.7% | 48.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 0PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 43.5% | 42.5% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 39.9% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 57.5% | 53.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 21.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 35.1% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.4% | 78.8% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 91.8% | 89.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 89.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrison Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rumney average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-06-06 | £271,055 |
| 109 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-12-18 | £332,438 |
| 123 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-11-29 | £291,257 |
| 101 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-31 | £282,418 |
| 115 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £255,500 | 2021-09-17 | £298,810 |
CF3 0PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 374 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 | 398 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Pil Glan-Y-Mor Road , Trowbridge CF3 1RQ | - not rated | 657 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C. High School Newport Road , Rumney CF3 1XQ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willowbrook Primary School Sandbrook Road , St Mellon's CF3 0ST | - not rated | 1,168 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 | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Box Fish Bar | 40 Abergele Road, Trowbridge | 893 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 | 35.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.