Beechley Drive is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 3SJ 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 Beechley Drive, Cardiff, CF5 3SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 3SL, CF5 3ST, CF5 3SU, CF5 3RH, CF5 3UA, CF5 3RF, CF5 3RB, CF5 3RG, CF5 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 3SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 45% | 49.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 55% | 50.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 59.2% | 57.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 23.3% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 9.7% | -6.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 38.2% | 46.6% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 3SJ this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 33.7% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.7% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 23.6% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 81.1% | 80.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 84.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 89.5% | 83.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechley Drive was 143.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechley Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fairwater and the 220th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 296.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 751 Beechley Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,950 | 2007-03-30 | £103,711 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau Caerau Lane , Caerau CF5 5QZ | - not rated | 280 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SG | - not rated | 281 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrebane Primary School Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SG | - not rated | 289 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holy Family R.C. Primary School Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SN | - not rated | 362 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr Pentrebane Road , Tyllgoed CF5 3PZ | - not rated | 619 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily's Cafe | Pentrebane Community Centre Lavender Grove, Fairwater | 260 yd | |
| Fairwater Café | 60 Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater | 624 yd | |
| Ysgol Gynradd Groes -Wen Primary School | Ysgol Gynradd Groes-wen Primary School Rhodfa Plasdwr, St Fagans | 884 yd | |
| St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens | St Peter's Church St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab king | 125 Firs Avenue, Fairwater | 348 yd | |
| Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar | 58 Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater | 623 yd | |
| Yummies | 56A Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater | 623 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.