Llanbedr Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 3BW is located in the Fairwater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Llanbedr Road, Cardiff, CF5 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 3BU, CF5 3BR, CF5 3BZ, CF5 3BS, CF5 3BQ, CF5 3BX, CF5 3BT, CF5 3BH, CF5 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 3BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 48.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 33.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 48.6% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 54.2% | 46.7% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 37.3% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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 | 20.2% | 13.1% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 15.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 35.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.5% | 89.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 89.3% | 93.7% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 94% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Llanbedr Road was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% lower than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Llanbedr Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fairwater and the 107th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Llanbedr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-06-20 | £330,643 |
| 34 Llanbedr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-12-12 | £298,120 |
| 28 Llanbedr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-02-08 | £293,116 |
| 26 Llanbedr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-02-18 | £290,838 |
| 38 Llanbedr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-02-15 | £274,059 |
CF5 3BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road , Fairwater CF5 3ED | - not rated | 506 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 511 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cantonian High School Fairwater Road , Fairwater CF5 3JR | - not rated | 574 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millbank Primary School Clarke Street , Ely CF5 5AL | - not rated | 891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Peter Lea Primary School Carter Place , Fairwater CF5 3NP | - not rated | 1,090 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 Fairwater Hotel | Fairwater Hotel St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 271 yd | |
| Mr Coffi | 176 St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 411 yd | |
| Ely Bridge Centre | St Vincent's Support Centre Mill Road, Ely | 466 yd | |
| Dandelion Day Nursery | Unit 19, Sbectrwm Community Centre Bwlch Road, Fairwater | 511 yd | |
| St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens | St Peter's Church St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 657 yd | |
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack and Bone | 4 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 634 yd | |
| Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway | 1 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 679 yd | |
| Manpo Takeaway | 35 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 683 yd | |
| Grand Fish & Chips | 67 Grand Avenue, Ely | 910 yd | |
| Fairwater Balti | 80 Pwllmelin Road, Fairwater | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 10 - 12 Fairwater Green, Fairwater | 315 yd | |
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 756 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 895 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 967 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.