Ridgeway Road is in Rumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 4AD is located in the Llanrumney 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 Ridgeway Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 4BH, CF3 4AH, CF3 4AB, CF3 4AF, CF3 4BR, CF3 4BJ, CF3 4BT, CF3 4BL, CF3 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF3 4AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 53.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.6% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF3 4AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 29.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 53.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 52.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 30% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 20.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 26.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 95.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway Road was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgeway Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 491st lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Ridgeway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-07-29 | £382,231 |
| 61 Ridgeway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-06-16 | £348,299 |
| 65 Ridgeway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-29 | £339,533 |
| 75 Ridgeway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-08-27 | £334,452 |
| 73 Ridgeway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2021-05-26 | £352,353 |
CF3 4AD 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Eirwg Ridgeway Road , Rumney CF3 4AB | - not rated | 68 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Teilo's C.I.W. High School Circle Way East , CF23 9PD | - not rated | 682 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Hafod Primary School Blagdon Close , Llanrumney CF3 4HF | - not rated | 796 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenway Primary School Llanstephan Road , Rumney CF3 3JG | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Phillip Evans R.C. Primary School 134-340 Coed-Y-Gores , Llanedeyrn CF23 9NX | - not rated | 1,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoes Newport Road | 781 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 437 yd | |
| Kaspas | 763 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 438 yd | |
| Eastern Leisure Centre | Eastern Leisure Centre Llanrumney Avenue, Llanrumney | 450 yd | |
| Cafe 3 | 67 Llanrumney Avenue, Llanrumney | 524 yd | |
| Lantern Garden | 756 Newport Road, Rumney | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrumney RBL Club Ltd | The Royal British Legion British Legion Drive, Llanrumney | 298 yd | |
| Cross Inn | Ye Cross Inn, 783 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 447 yd | |
| Rumney R.F.C. | Rumney R F C Hartland Road, Llanrumney | 551 yd | |
| Monkstone Inn | Monkstone Inn, 902 Newport Road, Rumney | 847 yd | |
| Rumney Conservative Club Ltd | Rumney Conservative Club, 633 Newport Road, Rumney | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 759 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 439 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar and Chinese Takeaway | 753B Newport Road, Llanrumney | 442 yd | |
| The Fryery | 826 Newport Road, Rumney | 504 yd | |
| The Lotus House | 69 Cae Glas Road, Rumney | 944 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 88 Wentloog Road, Rumney | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Sainsbury's Supermarket Limited, 751 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 434 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.