Heather Avenue is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 5AH is located in the Caerau electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heather Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 5AG, CF5 5AJ, CF5 5AF, CF5 5AL, CF5 5AB, CF5 5BB, CF5 5AX, CF5 5BA, CF5 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 5AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 54.6% | 54.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.4% | 45.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 43.6% | 32.4% | -11.2% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 44.1% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 11.7% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.1% | 44% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 27.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 11.3% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 21% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.7% | 87.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 96.3% | 90.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Avenue was 209.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% higher than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Caerau and the 125th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Heather Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-08-22 | £265,324 |
| 12 Heather Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-02-06 | £242,794 |
| 1 Heather Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-09-17 | £199,043 |
| 10 Heather Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2018-07-09 | £268,882 |
| 16 Heather Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2018-05-30 | £278,474 |
CF5 5AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbank Primary School Clarke Street , Ely CF5 5AL | - not rated | 117 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 497 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Special School Vincent Road , CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 540 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodlands High School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 586 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trelai Primary School Bishopston Road , Ely CF5 5DY | - not rated | 697 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Academy for Gymnastics | Unit 8, Western Business Centre Riverside Terrace, Caerau | 215 yd | |
| Lucky Chef | 6 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 227 yd | |
| Ely Bridge Centre | St Vincent's Support Centre Mill Road, Ely | 411 yd | |
| Don Don YATAI | 128A Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 619 yd | |
| Spice Entice | 103 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 256 yd | |
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway | 1 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 180 yd | |
| Manpo Takeaway | 35 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 203 yd | |
| Rack and Bone | 4 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 228 yd | |
| The Dusty Forge | Ely And Caerau Hub Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 716 yd | |
| Love Curry | 452 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 296 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 556 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 894 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.