Harrison Drive is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 0QA is located in the Trowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrison Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 0PZ, CF3 0PW, CF3 0RN, CF3 0QD, CF3 0QB, CF3 0PR, CF3 0PU, CF3 0PP, CF3 0RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 0QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 0QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 34% | 43.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 43.2% | -14.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 63.7% | 68% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 19.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 23.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -10.3% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 12.2% | 8.0% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 44.1% | -3.5% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.8% | 79.3% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 94.1% | 79.3% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 79.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrison Drive was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Rumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harrison Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rumney and the 457th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-04-02 | £252,000 |
| 154 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-12 | £330,323 |
| 148 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-02-18 | £301,437 |
| 124 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-11-13 | £229,010 |
| 146 Harrison Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-10-13 | £334,317 |
CF3 0QA 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 | 168 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 271 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 | 460 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Pil Glan-Y-Mor Road , Trowbridge CF3 1RQ | - not rated | 669 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Primary School Sandbrook Road , St Mellon's CF3 0ST | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C. High School Newport Road , Rumney CF3 1XQ | - not rated | 1,157 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 | 445 yd | |
| Tubbs Cafe | St Mellons Hub Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Box Fish Bar | 40 Abergele Road, Trowbridge | 909 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.