Grand Avenue is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 4RD 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 Grand Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 4RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 4PA, CF5 4QH, CF5 4NY, CF5 4QL, CF5 4NW, CF5 4RN, CF5 4QN, CF5 4QE, CF5 4NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 4RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents 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 | 57% | 54.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 43% | 45.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 4RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 33.9% | 51.7% | 17.8% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 26.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 12% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 6.7% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 37.8% | 39.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 35.8% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.3% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 7.9% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 4RD this area, 28.6% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.9% | 28.6% | -18.3% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 10.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 20.7% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 87.1% | 78.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.6% | 93.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grand Avenue was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% lower than the Ely average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Grand Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Ely and the 473rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 341 Grand Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-06-21 | £194,857 |
| 355 Grand Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-07-08 | £224,641 |
| 359 Grand Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-05-20 | £133,645 |
| 343 Grand Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-01-30 | £103,125 |
| 353B Grand Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-02-12 | £134,282 |
CF5 4RD 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 617 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 | 672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 732 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mary Immaculate R.C. High School Caerau Lane , Wenvoe CF5 5QZ | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 2,032 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 | 14 yd | |
| Mintos | 27 Wilson Road, Ely | 674 yd | |
| Munchies | 6 Heol Trenewydd, Caerau | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Carvery | 427 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 673 yd | |
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish Bar | 355 Grand Avenue, Ely | 1 yd | |
| Man Sang Take Away | 115 Michaelston Road, Ely | 525 yd | |
| China Cottage | 51 Wilson Road, Ely | 633 yd | |
| The Taste | 45 Wilson Road, Ely | 640 yd | |
| Square Pizza & Chicken Shack | 43 Wilson Road, Ely | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA Supermarket | 53 Wilson Road, Ely | 615 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 991 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 1,038 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.