Newport Road is in Old St Mellons, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF3 5TX 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 Newport Road, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF3 5TY, CF3 0BU, CF3 0DF, CF3 5DE, CF3 5DH, CF3 0DG, CF3 5AA, CF3 0BT, CF3 5XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF3 5TX 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 | 49.9% | 49.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.2% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 33.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 49.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 48.7% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 27.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 16.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 39.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 11.5% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.8% | 74.1% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 92.6% | 85.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 85.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newport Road was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Llanrumney average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Newport Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Llanrumney and the 224th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigmore Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-14 | £275,041 |
| Stoneleigh Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-04-02 | £502,997 |
| 1 St. Andrews Court Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2022-07-11 | £462,653 |
| The Gate House Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £405,215 | 2022-05-06 | £436,320 |
| Kessing Lan Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-05-05 | £506,078 |
CF3 5TX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF3 5TX 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.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns College Newport Road , College Green CF3 5YX | - not rated | 221 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Childs C.I.W. Primary School Willowbrook Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AY | - not rated | 491 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Ferntree Drive , St Mellon's CF3 0AA | - not rated | 527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 956 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Dunster Road , Llanrumney CF3 5TP | - not rated | 1,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILK AND SUGAR | Building 3, Eastern Business Park Wern Fawr Lane, Old St Mellons | 323 yd | |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering | St Johns College William Nicholls Drive, Old St Mellons | 340 yd | |
| Tubbs Cafe | St Mellons Hub Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 667 yd | |
| Cardiff Garden Centre Restaurant | Wyevale Garden Centre Newport Road, Trowbridge | 934 yd | |
| Botanic Kitchen Wyevale | Cardiff A, Wyevale Garden Centre Newport Road, Trowbridge | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 496 yd | |
| Marcus @ The Church Inn | The Church Inn Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 496 yd | |
| Ty'r Winch | The Coach House Ty'r Winch Road, Old St Mellons | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Crown Takeaway | 3 Crickhowell Walk, Trowbridge | 512 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 950 Newport Road, Old St Mellons | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2 Ground Floor, St Mellons District Shopping Centre Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge | 524 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 290.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.