The Dell is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 5DL is located in the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Dell, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 5RA, CF3 5QP, CF3 5QQ, CF3 5RB, CF3 5PU, CF3 5QU, CF3 5NR, CF3 5RD, CF3 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 5DL 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 | 47.9% | 50.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.1% | -3.0% | 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 5DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 37.6% | 47.2% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 41.3% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 60.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 24.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 46.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| White | 85.2% | 75.4% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 90.1% | 84.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 84.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Dell was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Dell has the 14th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons and the 349th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 The Dell, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-09-19 | £150,000 |
| 1 The Dell, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-07-13 | £130,589 |
| 28 The Dell, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-03 | £156,548 |
| 32 The Dell, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-03-07 | £124,606 |
| 10 The Dell, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-03-03 | £166,141 |
CF3 5DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns College Newport Road , College Green CF3 5YX | - not rated | 711 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cadoc's Primary School Shaw Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NX | - not rated | 731 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 940 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glan-Yr-Afon Primary Browing Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NJ | - not rated | 944 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering | St Johns College William Nicholls Drive, Old St Mellons | 581 yd | |
| St Mellons Church In Wales Primary School | St Mellons Church In Wales Primary School Bridge Road, Old St Mellons | 592 yd | |
| Elior Uk Limited | Babcock Fire Services, Cardiff Gate Training And Development Centre Church Road, Old St Mellons | 648 yd | |
| Tee-rex Golf | Cardiff Golf Centre Began Road, Old St Mellons | 731 yd | |
| Bayside Grill | 42 Heol Williams, Old St Mellons | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn Inn | Unicorn Inn Church Road, Old St Mellons | 565 yd | |
| Ty'r Winch | The Coach House Ty'r Winch Road, Old St Mellons | 707 yd | |
| The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 708 yd | |
| Marcus @ The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrumney Takeaway Limited | First And Second Floor, 187 Burnham Avenue, Llanrumney | 715 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 950 Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 765 yd | |
| Subway | Cardiff Gate Retail Park Dering Road, Pontprennau | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Supermarket | 2 Heol Booths, Old St Mellons | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 1,026 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.