Branwen Close is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 4NE is located in the Caerau electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Branwen Close, Cardiff, CF5 4NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 5QE, CF5 4ND, CF5 5SB, CF5 5DL, CF5 4PN, CF5 4NA, CF5 5DJ, CF5 4RT, CF5 4RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 4NE 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 | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 35.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 49.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 46% | 47.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.5% | 17% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.9% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 29% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 86.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 94.4% | 93.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branwen Close was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Branwen Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Caerau and the 478th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Branwen Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-01-05 | £246,305 |
| 8 Branwen Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-03-31 | £297,931 |
| 13 Branwen Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-01-28 | £308,096 |
| 7 Branwen Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-12-04 | £282,060 |
| 2 Branwen Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-04-09 | £302,312 |
CF5 4NE 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 | 166 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate R.C. High School Caerau Lane , Wenvoe CF5 5QZ | - not rated | 580 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ely And Caerau Children's Centre Michaelston College , Michaelston Road CF5 4SX | - not rated | 837 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Fagans C.I.W. Primary School Drope Road , Michaelston Super Ely CF5 4SZ | - not rated | 937 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwenfo C.I.W. Primary Old Port Road , Wenvoe CF5 6AN | - not rated | 2,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 6 Heol Trenewydd, Caerau | 798 yd | |
| Copthorne Hotel | Copthorne Hotel Copthorne Way | 837 yd | |
| Chilli Flames Ely | 353 Grand Avenue, Ely | 956 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra | 973 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Valegate Retail Park | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Carvery | 427 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish Bar | 355 Grand Avenue, Ely | 953 yd | |
| Man Sang Take Away | 115 Michaelston Road, Ely | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra | 973 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc | 1,062 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.