Parracombe Crescent is in Llanrumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 5LS 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 Parracombe Crescent, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 5LT, CF3 5LU, CF3 5LR, CF3 5HW, CF3 5HT, CF3 5LQ, CF3 5LL, CF3 5NG, CF3 5NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF3 5LS is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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 | 53.4% | 44.1% | -9.3% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 55.9% | 9.3% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 | 30.9% | 38.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 41.3% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 38.8% | 44.4% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 5LS this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.6% | 28.5% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 23.8% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.1% | 89.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 96% | 91.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parracombe Crescent was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parracombe Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 358th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Parracombe Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-01-27 | £226,160 |
| 35 Parracombe Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-03 | £233,902 |
| 7 Parracombe Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2021-03-26 | £146,330 |
| 31 Parracombe Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-03-01 | £240,624 |
| 5 Parracombe Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-05-04 | £180,108 |
CF3 5LS 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glan-Yr-Afon Primary Browing Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NJ | - not rated | 418 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cadoc's Primary School Shaw Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NX | - not rated | 458 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 699 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Hafod Primary School Blagdon Close , Llanrumney CF3 4HF | - not rated | 711 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 784 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 | 462 yd | |
| pizza hut | 36 - 38 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 495 yd | |
| Ford Cafe | 26 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 504 yd | |
| Cafe 3 | 67 Llanrumney Avenue, Llanrumney | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumney R.F.C. | Rumney R F C Hartland Road, Llanrumney | 963 yd | |
| Ty'r Winch | The Coach House Ty'r Winch Road, Old St Mellons | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Taj | 54 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 486 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 50 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 488 yd | |
| Greggs | 72 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 490 yd | |
| Speroni Fish Bar | 72A Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 490 yd | |
| Llanrumney Takeaway Limited | First And Second Floor, 187 Burnham Avenue, Llanrumney | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 487 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 40 - 46 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 492 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 - 6 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 524 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn | 1,020 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.