Barnard Avenue is in Ely, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 5AY 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 Barnard Avenue, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 5AZ, CF5 5AW, CF5 5BA, CF5 5AX, CF5 5BB, CF5 5BL, CF5 5AT, CF5 5BS, CF5 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 5AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 49.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 36.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 46% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.6% | 44.9% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.1% | 23.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7.5% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 23.7% | 14.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 91.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98.7% | 95.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 95.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnard Avenue was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnard Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Caerau and the 190th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Mill Hill Court Barnard Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-12-19 | £103,846 |
| Flat 4 Mill Hill Court Barnard Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2006-07-28 | £124,461 |
| Flat 6 Mill Hill Court Barnard Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2001-09-21 | £147,888 |
| Flat 5 Mill Hill Court Barnard Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2000-07-25 | £137,902 |
| Flat 1 Mill Hill Court Barnard Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2000-04-20 | £152,811 |
CF5 5AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 290 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 441 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Special School Vincent Road , CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 523 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 557 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodlands High School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Chef | 6 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 213 yd | |
| Ely Bridge Centre | St Vincent's Support Centre Mill Road, Ely | 306 yd | |
| Capital Academy for Gymnastics | Unit 8, Western Business Centre Riverside Terrace, Caerau | 376 yd | |
| Don Don YATAI | 128A Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 456 yd | |
| Spice Entice | 103 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 116 yd | |
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpo Takeaway | 35 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 98 yd | |
| Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway | 1 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 171 yd | |
| Rack and Bone | 4 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 218 yd | |
| The Dusty Forge | Ely And Caerau Hub Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 567 yd | |
| Grand Fish & Chips | 67 Grand Avenue, Ely | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 120 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 407 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 987 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 10 - 12 Fairwater Green, Fairwater | 1,058 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.