Edward Clarke Close is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 2RW is located in the Llandaff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edward Clarke Close, Cardiff, CF5 2RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 2RX, CF5 2QQ, CF5 2QT, CF5 2EW, CF5 2QS, CF5 2PJ, CF5 2NZ, CF5 2QR, CF5 2TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 2RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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% | 34.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 45.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 48.2% | 55.1% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 27.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 10.7% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 CF5 2RW this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 14.3% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 42.9% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.3% | 78.2% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 91.2% | 86.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 86.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Clarke Close was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Llandaff average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Edward Clarke Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Llandaff and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Edward Clarke Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2024-07-31 | £263,001 |
| 3 Edward Clarke Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-01-25 | £284,094 |
| 17 Edward Clarke Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-08 | £294,616 |
| 31 Edward Clarke Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-11-24 | £80,899 |
| 36 Edward Clarke Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-05-24 | £422,680 |
CF5 2RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Lea Primary School Carter Place , Fairwater CF5 3NP | - not rated | 643 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pencae Highfields , Gillian Road CF5 2QA | - not rated | 661 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School Rookwood Close , Llandaff CF5 2NR | - not rated | 695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf Heol Y Bont , Gogledd Llandaf CF14 2JL | - not rated | 788 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr Pentrebane Road , Tyllgoed CF5 3PZ | - not rated | 863 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 Court House Coffee Shop | The Court House Rachel Close, Llandaff | 580 yd | |
| Mr Brightsides | 109 Station Road, Llandaff North | 862 yd | |
| Aggie's Fusion Cafe | Unit 4 To 5, Avocet House, 88 Station Road, Llandaff North | 887 yd | |
| Cafe Artiste | 121 Station Road, Llandaff North | 909 yd | |
| Fairwater Café | 60 Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 39 Station Road, Llandaff North | 714 yd | |
| Llandaff North Rugby Sports & Social Club | 42 Radyr Road, Llandaff North | 827 yd | |
| Llandaff Rowing Club | The Boat House Bridge Road, Llandaff | 908 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | The Railway Hotel, 132 Station Road, Llandaff North | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 161 yd | |
| Dough Boys Desserts | Unit 1a, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 161 yd | |
| The Posh Fish & Chip Company | Trawler Fish Bar Unit 1, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 162 yd | |
| Fairwater Balti | 80 Pwllmelin Road, Fairwater | 596 yd | |
| Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar | 58 Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Radyr Court Shopping Precinct Radyr Court Road, Llandaff | 540 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 143 Station Road, Llandaff North | 955 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.