Fairways Crescent is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 3DZ 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 Fairways Crescent, Cardiff, CF5 3DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 3EA, CF5 3EJ, CF5 3EY, CF5 3DL, CF5 3HA, CF5 3DX, CF5 3HF, CF5 3EF, CF5 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 3DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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% | 32.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 48.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 53.4% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 9.5% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 21.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.1% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 35.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 90.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 98.5% | 93.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 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 | 98.2% | 93.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairways Crescent was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% lower than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Fairways Crescent has the lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fairwater and the 20th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Fairways Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-25 | £338,901 |
| 49 Fairways Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-27 | £339,240 |
| 45 Fairways Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,750 | 2022-03-03 | £293,436 |
| 53 Fairways Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-01-25 | £345,689 |
| 15 Fairways Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-10 | £269,909 |
CF5 3DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 312 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrebane Primary School Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SG | - not rated | 783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 784 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SG | - not rated | 797 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holy Family R.C. Primary School Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SN | - not rated | 826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion Day Nursery | Unit 19, Sbectrwm Community Centre Bwlch Road, Fairwater | 311 yd | |
| St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens | St Peter's Church St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 324 yd | |
| North Ely Youth Activity Centre | North Ely Youth And Community Centre Welfare Hall Pethybridge Road, Ely | 532 yd | |
| Mr Coffi | 176 St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 564 yd | |
| The Fairwater Hotel | Fairwater Hotel St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab king | 125 Firs Avenue, Fairwater | 793 yd | |
| Grand Fish & Chips | 67 Grand Avenue, Ely | 860 yd | |
| Sun Wah | 79 Grand Avenue, Ely | 868 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 83 Grand Avenue, Ely | 881 yd | |
| Tasty Tucker | 85 - 87 Grand Avenue, Ely | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 10 - 12 Fairwater Green, Fairwater | 586 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 | 132.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.