Mill Lane is in Llandaff, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 2AX is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 2AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 51.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 43.1% | 48.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 CF5 2AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 43.9% | 46.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 34.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 41.1% | 45.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.4% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 22% | 24.1% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 7.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 41.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.3% | 87% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 91.9% | 88.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 88.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 217.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 121st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.0 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 slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 3 Mill Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2015-07-24 | £1,016,301 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 763 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH | - not rated | 765 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 825 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 841 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Y Deryn School and Student Support Unit Viriamu Jones , Cefn Road CF14 3HS | - not rated | 1,030 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 Cafe | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 355 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 355 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility) | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 456 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium) | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 456 yd | |
| The Gallery | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandaff RFC | Llandaff Rugby Football Club Western Avenue, Llandaff | 517 yd | |
| Master Gunner | The Master Gunner Hotel Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 887 yd | |
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 889 yd | |
| Llandaff Institute | 10 High Street, Llandaff | 948 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms High Street, Llandaff | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 355 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 605 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 239 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 851 yd | |
| Gabalfa Fish Bar | 59 Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 864 yd | |
| Hot Pantry Limited | 229 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 355 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 1,023 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.