Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, CF5 3QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 3QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	50.8%	1.0%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50.2%	49.2%	-1.0%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 3QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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	39.6%	43.6%	4.0%	37.9%	5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	35.8%	40.4%	4.6%	44.2%	-3.8%
Separated	4.1%	0.8%	-3.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	10.8%	11.2%	0.4%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	9.7%	4%	-5.7%	6.1%	-2.1%

Health

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	42.3%	41.3%	-1.0%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	35.7%	35.6%	-0.1%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	14.4%	12.9%	-1.5%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	4.8%	7.9%	3.1%	4.0%	3.9%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 3QB this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.6%	28.1%	0.5%	18.2%	9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	8%	-7.3%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	18.9%	1.0%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	6.8%	3.1%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	14.1%	2.2%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	18.7%	22.1%	3.4%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	4.9%	2%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	2.5%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	94.9%	93.7%	-1.2%	81.4%	12.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	97.6%	96.2%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	96.2%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	20.1%	13.5%	6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.4%	37.2%	12.2%
Christian	39%	46.2%	-7.2%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	10.7%	6.0%	4.7%

Safety

Is Pwllmelin Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pwllmelin Road was 125.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.5% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Pwllmelin Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fairwater and the 276th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CF5 3QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pwllmelin Road are based on 134 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cardiff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, CF5 3QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF5 3QB

Average Price
£235,794

Semi-Detached
£209,113

Terraced
£237,847

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pwllmelin Road

Average Price
£458,253

Semi-Detached
£382,884

Terraced
£249,613

Detached
£867,163

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,909

Other
£263,214

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pwllmelin Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
123 Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building	£258,000	2025-05-02	£258,755
121 Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building	£287,000	2024-04-19	£300,138
127 Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building	£292,000	2023-02-16	£301,988
159 Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2018-03-08	£251,413
127 Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building	£153,000	2016-08-12	£224,691

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF5 3QB

Employment

CF5 3QB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	11
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Manufacturing	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peter Lea Primary School Carter Place , Fairwater CF5 3NP	- not rated	135 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr Pentrebane Road , Tyllgoed CF5 3PZ	- not rated	227 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pentrebane Primary School Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SG	- not rated	832 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SG	- not rated	845 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road , Fairwater CF5 3ED	- not rated	910 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fairwater Café	60 Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater	196 yd
Mr Coffi	176 St Fagans Road, Fairwater	683 yd
St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens	St Peter's Church St Fagans Road, Fairwater	787 yd
The Fairwater Hotel	Fairwater Hotel St Fagans Road, Fairwater	787 yd
The Court House Coffee Shop	The Court House Rachel Close, Llandaff	1,012 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar	58 Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater	198 yd
Yummies	56A Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater	200 yd
Fairwater Balti	80 Pwllmelin Road, Fairwater	431 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 4, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater	668 yd
Dough Boys Desserts	Unit 1a, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater	668 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	10 - 12 Fairwater Green, Fairwater		767 yd
The Co-operative Group	Radyr Court Shopping Precinct Radyr Court Road, Llandaff		1,079 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF5 3QB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF5 3QB