Elfed Green is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 3QE 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 Elfed Green, Cardiff, CF5 3QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 3QA, CF5 2NH, CF5 3QD, CF5 2LR, CF5 3NY, CF5 2NN, CF5 3QJ, CF5 2NT, CF5 3NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 3QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.3% | 4.2% | 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 | 26.3% | 25.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 37.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 22.5% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 8.3% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 38.9% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 27.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 17.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.7% | 26.9% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 33.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 87.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 94.9% | 91.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elfed Green was 203.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.2% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elfed Green has the 5th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fairwater and the 132nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Elfed Green, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-07-04 | £339,101 |
| 2 Elfed Green, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-02-11 | £290,838 |
| 14 Elfed Green, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-11-30 | £335,721 |
| 7 Elfed Green, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-02-26 | £270,526 |
| 23 Elfed Green, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-10-26 | £348,930 |
CF5 3QE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF5 3QE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 447 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 | 499 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cantonian High School Fairwater Road , Fairwater CF5 3JR | - not rated | 508 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr Pentrebane Road , Tyllgoed CF5 3PZ | - not rated | 697 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pencae Highfields , Gillian Road CF5 2QA | - not rated | 882 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Café | 60 Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater | 665 yd | |
| Mr Coffi | 176 St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 699 yd | |
| The Fairwater Hotel | Fairwater Hotel St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 723 yd | |
| A La Carte | Rookwood Hospital, 18 - 20 Fairwater Road, Llandaff | 750 yd | |
| St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens | St Peter's Church St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandaff Rowing Club | The Boat House Bridge Road, Llandaff | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Balti | 80 Pwllmelin Road, Fairwater | 116 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 545 yd | |
| Dough Boys Desserts | Unit 1a, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 545 yd | |
| The Posh Fish & Chip Company | Trawler Fish Bar Unit 1, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 546 yd | |
| Yummies | 56A Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 10 - 12 Fairwater Green, Fairwater | 732 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 1,056 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.