Orchid Close is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 0RE is located in the Trowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchid Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 0RD, CF3 0RA, CF3 0RB, CF3 0RL, CF3 0RJ, CF3 0RF, CF3 0AZ, CF3 0PG, CF3 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF3 0RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 54.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 45.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 30.3% | 39.6% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 43.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 48.8% | 48.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 38.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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% | 19.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 7.8% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 18.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 31.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.7% | 87.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 90.6% | 89.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 89.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchid Close was 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% higher than the Rumney average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Orchid Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rumney and the 401st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Orchid Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-10-03 | £155,000 |
| 32 Orchid Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-20 | £184,462 |
| 8 Orchid Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-10-18 | £219,049 |
| 24 Orchid Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-06-26 | £176,737 |
| 12 Orchid Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-06-25 | £165,233 |
CF3 0RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Primary School Sandbrook Road , St Mellon's CF3 0ST | - not rated | 88 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowlane Primary School Heol Maes Eirwg , St Mellon's CF3 0JZ | - not rated | 726 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Childs C.I.W. Primary School Willowbrook Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AY | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Ferntree Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AA | - not rated | 1,327 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 | 1,418 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 | 463 yd | |
| Snacky Snacks | 41 Harrison Drive, Trowbridge | 558 yd | |
| Tubbs Cafe | St Mellons Hub Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Crown Takeaway | 3 Crickhowell Walk, Trowbridge | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2 Ground Floor, St Mellons District Shopping Centre Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 1,049 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.