Ball Road is in Llanrumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 4JF 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 Ball Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 4JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 4JG, CF3 5JU, CF3 5ND, CF3 5JX, CF3 5LX, CF3 5NE, CF3 4JE, CF3 4JJ, CF3 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 4JF 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 | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 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 4JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 44.6% | 44.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 40.4% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 47% | 52.4% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 27% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.4% | 24.5% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 26.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 87.7% | 85.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 91.1% | 82.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 82.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ball Road was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ball Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 Ball Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 1997-11-28 | £179,241 |
CF3 4JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glan-Yr-Afon Primary Browing Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NJ | - not rated | 395 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cadoc's Primary School Shaw Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NX | - not rated | 596 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Celyn Primary School Bryn Celyn , Pentwyn CF23 7ES | - not rated | 648 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Hafod Primary School Blagdon Close , Llanrumney CF3 4HF | - not rated | 777 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Hollies Special School Bryn Heulog , Pentwyn CF23 7XG | - not rated | 830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Kitchen | John Reynolds Centre Shaw Close, Llanrumney | 503 yd | |
| pizza hut | 36 - 38 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 890 yd | |
| Ford Cafe | 26 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumney R.F.C. | Rumney R F C Hartland Road, Llanrumney | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrumney Takeaway Limited | First And Second Floor, 187 Burnham Avenue, Llanrumney | 614 yd | |
| Fintans Fish & Chips | Unit 5, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn | 623 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn | 630 yd | |
| New Taj | 54 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 888 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 50 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn | 612 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 40 - 46 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 890 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 897 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 - 6 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 900 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Croescadarn Close, Pontprennau | 1,039 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.