Widecombe Drive is in Rumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 4AQ 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 Widecombe Drive, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 4BD, CF3 4AN, CF3 4AR, CF3 4AS, CF3 4AP, CF3 4FG, CF3 4AA, CF3 4AJ, CF3 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 4AQ 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 | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 38.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 42.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 46.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 19.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 12.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 18.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 26.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 89% | 90.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.4% 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% | 89.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 89.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Widecombe Drive was 469.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 336.2% higher than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Widecombe Drive has the highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 32nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Widecombe Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-02 | £314,373 |
| 11 Widecombe Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2019-12-11 | £295,194 |
| 2A Widecombe Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-03-28 | £110,985 |
| 7 Widecombe Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,500 | 2018-03-28 | £321,163 |
| 16 Widecombe Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2018-02-02 | £262,245 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bro Eirwg Ridgeway Road , Rumney CF3 4AB | - not rated | 367 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 | 878 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenway Primary School Llanstephan Road , Rumney CF3 3JG | - not rated | 994 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Hafod Primary School Blagdon Close , Llanrumney CF3 4HF | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanedeyrn Primary School Wellwood , Llanedeyrn CF23 9JN | - not rated | 1,173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspas | 763 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 155 yd | |
| Lantern Garden | 756 Newport Road, Rumney | 185 yd | |
| Roscoes Newport Road | 781 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 219 yd | |
| Eastern Leisure Centre | Eastern Leisure Centre Llanrumney Avenue, Llanrumney | 323 yd | |
| Cafe 3 | 67 Llanrumney Avenue, Llanrumney | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Inn | Ye Cross Inn, 783 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 267 yd | |
| Llanrumney RBL Club Ltd | The Royal British Legion British Legion Drive, Llanrumney | 278 yd | |
| Rumney Conservative Club Ltd | Rumney Conservative Club, 633 Newport Road, Rumney | 685 yd | |
| Monkstone Inn | Monkstone Inn, 902 Newport Road, Rumney | 927 yd | |
| Rumney R.F.C. | Rumney R F C Hartland Road, Llanrumney | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Noodle Bar and Chinese Takeaway | 753B Newport Road, Llanrumney | 116 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 759 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 142 yd | |
| The Fryery | 826 Newport Road, Rumney | 336 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 88 Wentloog Road, Rumney | 595 yd | |
| Rumney Fish Bar Ltd | 92 Wentloog Road, Rumney | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Sainsbury's Supermarket Limited, 751 Newport Road, Llanrumney | 149 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.