Caernarvon Way is in Rumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 1RY is located in the Trowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caernarvon Way, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 1RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 1RW, CF3 1QR, CF3 1RZ, CF3 1QJ, CF3 1SG, CF3 1SE, CF3 1RX, CF3 1QH, CF3 1SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 1RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1RY, 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 | 42.5% | 51.6% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 29.2% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 46.5% | 42.6% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 31.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 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 1RY this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 31.5% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 10% | -11.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 21.9% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.4% | 84.3% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 94.9% | 89% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 89% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caernarvon Way was 256.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.2% higher than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caernarvon Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons and the 82nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Caernarvon Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-08-12 | £237,151 |
| 26 Caernarvon Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-16 | £235,498 |
| 10 Caernarvon Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-03-26 | £202,895 |
| 30 Caernarvon Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-09-06 | £244,762 |
| 8 Caernarvon Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-08-24 | £212,084 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF3 1RY 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 | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Illtyds R.C. High School Newport Road , Rumney CF3 1XQ | - not rated | 210 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastern High Trowbridge Road , Eastern Community Campus CF3 1XZ | - not rated | 332 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Pil Glan-Y-Mor Road , Trowbridge CF3 1RQ | - not rated | 404 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Lloyd R.C. Primary School Bryn Bala Way , Trowbridge CF3 1TA | - not rated | 623 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 868 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Cafe | 26 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 795 yd | |
| pizza hut | 36 - 38 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlswood Social Club | Earlswood Social Club, 160 - 164 Greenway Road, Rumney | 726 yd | |
| Monkstone Inn | Monkstone Inn, 902 Newport Road, Rumney | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Box Fish Bar | 40 Abergele Road, Trowbridge | 223 yd | |
| Pizza Choice | 22 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 790 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 50 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 834 yd | |
| New Taj | 54 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 841 yd | |
| Greggs | 72 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 - 6 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 769 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 40 - 46 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 821 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 921 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.