Heol Deva is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 5NB 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 Heol Deva, Cardiff, CF5 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 5NA, CF5 5LW, CF5 5LX, CF5 5LR, CF5 5LY, CF5 5LS, CF5 5LQ, CF5 5LH, CF5 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 5NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 50.7% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 43% | 49.3% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 43.3% | 44.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 38% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 35.7% | 42.8% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around CF5 5NB this area, 41.9% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.2% | 41.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 23.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 12.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 11.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89% | 74.8% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 97.8% | 86.3% | -11.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 86% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Deva was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Deva has the 6th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Caerau and the 485th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Heol Deva, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2014-08-14 | £120,315 |
| 18 Heol Deva, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2012-10-17 | £126,246 |
| 18 Heol Deva, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2003-11-21 | £172,130 |
CF5 5NB 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate R.C. High School Caerau Lane , Wenvoe CF5 5QZ | - not rated | 889 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff West Community High School Penally Road , CF5 5XP | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Trelai Primary School Bishopston Road , Ely CF5 5DY | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 1,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caer Cafe | Gospel Hall Church Road, Caerau | 154 yd | |
| Munchies | 6 Heol Trenewydd, Caerau | 300 yd | |
| Mintos | 27 Wilson Road, Ely | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club | 10 Church Road, Caerau | 215 yd | |
| Highfields Inn | Highfield Inn Caerau Road, Caerau | 332 yd | |
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 862 yd | |
| Coopers Carvery | 427 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor Commerical Unit 4, Homes House, 253 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 770 yd | |
| Ely Fish Bar | 121 Bishopston Road, Caerau | 829 yd | |
| Wilson Road Fish Bar | Wilson Road Fish Bar, 41 Wilson Road, Ely | 1,005 yd | |
| Square Pizza & Chicken Shack | 43 Wilson Road, Ely | 1,011 yd | |
| The Taste | 45 Wilson Road, Ely | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 664 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 770 yd | |
| NISA Supermarket | 53 Wilson Road, Ely | 1,050 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.