Crosswells Way is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 4QX is located in the Pentyrch and St Fagans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crosswells Way, Cardiff, CF5 4QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 4QW, CF5 4QU, CF5 4PL, CF5 4QS, CF5 4QR, CF5 4QZ, CF5 4QD, CF5 4PS, CF5 4PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 4QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 39.1% | 43.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 36% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 58.8% | 43.5% | -15.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 40.6% | 12.4% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 11.5% | 16.7% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.6% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 33.9% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.6% | 87.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
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 | 90.6% | 91.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 91.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.4% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crosswells Way was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Ely average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crosswells Way has the 27th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Ely and the 398th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Crosswells Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £322,250 | 2023-09-06 | £332,645 |
| 24 Crosswells Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2023-01-27 | £299,008 |
| 22 Crosswells Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-03-18 | £338,055 |
| 3 Crosswells Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2020-04-09 | £305,528 |
| 19 Crosswells Way, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2019-11-20 | £255,936 |
CF5 4QX 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 611 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ely And Caerau Children's Centre Michaelston College , Michaelston Road CF5 4SX | - not rated | 944 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 | 965 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road , Fairwater CF5 3ED | - not rated | 1,806 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 | 415 yd | |
| Mintos | 27 Wilson Road, Ely | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 1,050 yd | |
| Coopers Carvery | 427 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish Bar | 355 Grand Avenue, Ely | 420 yd | |
| China Cottage | 51 Wilson Road, Ely | 595 yd | |
| The Taste | 45 Wilson Road, Ely | 614 yd | |
| Square Pizza & Chicken Shack | 43 Wilson Road, Ely | 622 yd | |
| Wilson Road Fish Bar | Wilson Road Fish Bar, 41 Wilson Road, Ely | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA Supermarket | 53 Wilson Road, Ely | 578 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 1,059 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 1,059 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 | 65.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.