Dunster Road is in Llanrumney, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 5TP 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 Dunster Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 5TU, CF3 5RR, CF3 5TT, CF3 5TS, CF3 5TQ, CF3 5RQ, CF3 5TN, CF3 5TG, CF3 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF3 5TP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.6% | 49.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF3 5TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 27.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 34.6% | 41.9% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 31% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 19% | 20.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 22.8% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15.8% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 19.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.5% | 92.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.3% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunster Road was 129.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunster Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 263rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dunster Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-18 | £173,891 |
| 45 Dunster Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2020-08-10 | £209,194 |
| 29 Dunster Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2019-11-28 | £202,947 |
| 37 Dunster Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2019-07-26 | £195,713 |
| 33 Dunster Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2010-01-08 | £193,681 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF3 5TP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 196 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cadoc's Primary School Shaw Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NX | - not rated | 676 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C. High School Newport Road , Rumney CF3 1XQ | - not rated | 788 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glan-Yr-Afon Primary Browing Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NJ | - not rated | 832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| pizza hut | 36 - 38 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 366 yd | |
| Ford Cafe | 26 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 402 yd | |
| The Phoenix Kitchen | John Reynolds Centre Shaw Close, Llanrumney | 787 yd | |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering | St Johns College William Nicholls Drive, Old St Mellons | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty'r Winch | The Coach House Ty'r Winch Road, Old St Mellons | 508 yd | |
| The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 545 yd | |
| Marcus @ The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 72 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 253 yd | |
| Speroni Fish Bar | 72A Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 253 yd | |
| New Taj | 54 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 314 yd | |
| Red Dragon | 50 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 325 yd | |
| Pizza Choice | 22 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 190 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 40 - 46 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 349 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 - 6 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney | 461 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 4.2% |
| Median download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.