Brynbala Way is in Rumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 1SZ 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 Brynbala Way, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 1SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 1SW, CF3 1TA, CF3 1TF, CF3 1US, CF3 1SU, CF3 1SY, CF3 1TD, CF3 1RP, CF3 1SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 1SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 37.4% | 44.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 29.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 18.7% | 14.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 38.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 29.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 19.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 1SZ this area, 30.4% 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 30.4% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 11% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 22.8% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 85.8% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 95.8% | 87.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 87.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynbala Way was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brynbala Way has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons and the 439th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Brynbala Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-21 | £211,026 |
| 55 Brynbala Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-09 | £260,121 |
| 94 Brynbala Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-17 | £231,996 |
| 86 Brynbala Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-30 | £192,030 |
| 49 Brynbala Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-07-27 | £223,193 |
CF3 1SZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Lloyd R.C. Primary School Bryn Bala Way , Trowbridge CF3 1TA | - not rated | 174 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Pil Glan-Y-Mor Road , Trowbridge CF3 1RQ | - not rated | 193 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C. High School Newport Road , Rumney CF3 1XQ | - not rated | 645 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowlane Primary School Heol Maes Eirwg , St Mellon's CF3 0JZ | - not rated | 710 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastern High Trowbridge Road , Eastern Community Campus CF3 1XZ | - not rated | 835 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 | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Box Fish Bar | 40 Abergele Road, Trowbridge | 409 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.