Furness Close is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 4PG is located in the Ely electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Furness Close, Cardiff, CF5 4PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 4NX, CF5 4NG, CF5 4NJ, CF5 4NZ, CF5 4PE, CF5 4RG, CF5 4NU, CF5 4NY, CF5 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 4PG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 58.5% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 41.5% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
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 4PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 38.2% | 56.9% | 18.7% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 13.2% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -31.0% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 26.3% | 18.1% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 33% | 37.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 15.5% | 7.9% | -7.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 4PG this area, 38.2% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.6% | 38.2% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 12.5% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 22.2% | 7.7% | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 91.7% | 76.3% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 95.1% | 87.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 86.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furness Close was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Ely average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Furness Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Ely and the 347th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Furness Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-07-19 | £100,406 |
| 5 Furness Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-10-17 | £82,598 |
| 26 Furness Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2013-07-26 | £65,537 |
| 29 Furness Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2010-05-28 | £63,224 |
CF5 4PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely And Caerau Children's Centre Michaelston College , Michaelston Road CF5 4SX | - not rated | 660 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 | 747 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mary Immaculate R.C. High School Caerau Lane , Wenvoe CF5 5QZ | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 2,068 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Flames Ely | 353 Grand Avenue, Ely | 291 yd | |
| Mintos | 27 Wilson Road, Ely | 637 yd | |
| Munchies | 6 Heol Trenewydd, Caerau | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Carvery | 427 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 431 yd | |
| Highfields Inn | Highfield Inn Caerau Road, Caerau | 897 yd | |
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 996 yd | |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club | 10 Church Road, Caerau | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish Bar | 355 Grand Avenue, Ely | 294 yd | |
| Square Pizza & Chicken Shack | 43 Wilson Road, Ely | 644 yd | |
| The Taste | 45 Wilson Road, Ely | 644 yd | |
| Wilson Road Fish Bar | Wilson Road Fish Bar, 41 Wilson Road, Ely | 645 yd | |
| China Cottage | 51 Wilson Road, Ely | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA Supermarket | 53 Wilson Road, Ely | 634 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 867 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 944 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.