Western Avenue is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 3AA is located in the Fairwater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 3AB, CF5 3DN, CF5 2BZ, CF5 1AB, CF5 3BF, CF5 3BD, CF5 3AJ, CF5 1AA, CF5 2BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 40.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 33% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 16.5% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 36.7% | 49.3% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 30% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.8% | 21.1% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.2% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 30.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 91.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.2% | 91.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 91.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Avenue was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fairwater and the 226th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 Western Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £34,870 | 1995-07-11 | £184,056 |
CF5 3AA 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbank Primary School Clarke Street , Ely CF5 5AL | - not rated | 380 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cantonian High School Fairwater Road , Fairwater CF5 3JR | - not rated | 718 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 850 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 941 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Special School Vincent Road , CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Academy for Gymnastics | Unit 8, Western Business Centre Riverside Terrace, Caerau | 304 yd | |
| Lucky Chef | 6 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 337 yd | |
| Ely Bridge Centre | St Vincent's Support Centre Mill Road, Ely | 471 yd | |
| 591 Pizzeria | 591 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 859 yd | |
| Ansh | 589 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 279 yd | |
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 500 yd | |
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack and Bone | 4 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 330 yd | |
| Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway | 1 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 366 yd | |
| Manpo Takeaway | 35 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 458 yd | |
| Love Curry | 452 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 735 yd | |
| Parc Deli | 444A Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 454 yd | |
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 628 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 934 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 10 - 12 Fairwater Green, Fairwater | 1,005 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.