Blackbirds Way is in St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 5RE 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 Blackbirds Way, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 5PX, CF3 5RD, CF3 5RB, CF3 5PW, CF3 5PY, CF3 5RA, CF3 5PZ, CF3 6HX, CF3 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF3 5RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.6% | 34.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 48.3% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 51.4% | 43.7% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 23.6% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 26.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.2% | 91.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.5% 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% | 92.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackbirds Way was 192.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% higher than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackbirds Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 141st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Blackbirds Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-08-08 | £295,575 |
| 18 Blackbirds Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-21 | £221,685 |
| 26 Blackbirds Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-10-15 | £274,592 |
| 17 Blackbirds Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-01-31 | £101,386 |
| 16 Blackbirds Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-05-02 | £210,656 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns College Newport Road , College Green CF3 5YX | - not rated | 511 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cadoc's Primary School Shaw Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NX | - not rated | 883 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 908 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 923 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Ferntree Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AA | - not rated | 997 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 | 385 yd | |
| MILK AND SUGAR | Building 3, Eastern Business Park Wern Fawr Lane, Old St Mellons | 613 yd | |
| Tee-rex Golf | Cardiff Golf Centre Began Road, Old St Mellons | 656 yd | |
| St Mellons Church In Wales Primary School | St Mellons Church In Wales Primary School Bridge Road, Old St Mellons | 714 yd | |
| Elior Uk Limited | Babcock Fire Services, Cardiff Gate Training And Development Centre Church Road, Old St Mellons | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 568 yd | |
| Marcus @ The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 568 yd | |
| Ty'r Winch | The Coach House Ty'r Winch Road, Old St Mellons | 577 yd | |
| The Unicorn Inn | Unicorn Inn Church Road, Old St Mellons | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 950 Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 637 yd | |
| Llanrumney Takeaway Limited | First And Second Floor, 187 Burnham Avenue, Llanrumney | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Supermarket | 2 Heol Booths, Old St Mellons | 775 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 1,040 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.