Torrington Road is in Llanrumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 5QD 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 Torrington Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 5QB, CF3 5SB, CF3 5QA, CF3 5SD, CF3 5QE, CF3 5QT, CF3 5QG, CF3 5SE, CF3 5RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF3 5QD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.8% | 49.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 30% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 8.6% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3.2% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 42.4% | 46.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 29.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 5QD this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 29% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 17.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.2% | 86.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 95.5% | 90.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torrington Road was 190.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% higher than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torrington Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 145th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Torrington Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-14 | £214,592 |
| 6 Torrington Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,276 | 2023-09-29 | £245,887 |
| 22 Torrington Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-08-26 | £258,174 |
| 22 Torrington Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2016-02-17 | £210,340 |
| 42 Torrington Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-03-31 | £256,052 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cadoc's Primary School Shaw Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NX | - not rated | 355 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 436 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glan-Yr-Afon Primary Browing Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NJ | - not rated | 509 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 521 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Johns College Newport Road , College Green CF3 5YX | - not rated | 1,006 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 | 485 yd | |
| Ford Cafe | 26 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 517 yd | |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering | St Johns College William Nicholls Drive, Old St Mellons | 917 yd | |
| Elior Uk Limited | Babcock Fire Services, Cardiff Gate Training And Development Centre Church Road, Old St Mellons | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty'r Winch | The Coach House Ty'r Winch Road, Old St Mellons | 711 yd | |
| The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 744 yd | |
| Marcus @ The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 744 yd | |
| The Unicorn Inn | Unicorn Inn Church Road, Old St Mellons | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrumney Takeaway Limited | First And Second Floor, 187 Burnham Avenue, Llanrumney | 393 yd | |
| Greggs | 72 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 396 yd | |
| Speroni Fish Bar | 72A Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 396 yd | |
| New Taj | 54 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 441 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 50 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 340 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 40 - 46 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 471 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 - 6 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 570 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.