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Sub-area · Ely East · Cardiff · Wales

Living in Cardiff 039A

Part of Ely East · 1,690 residents

Cardiff 039A is a sub-area in Ely East, Cardiff that skews under 18 and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,157 a month, up 4.8% on the year. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (23rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,157+4.8%
vs last year
Liveability
64/100
Composite score
Safety
33/100
Higher is safer
Transport
72/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1830%
18–3422%
35–4919%
50–6416%
65+13%
Population1,690
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person30%Couple with children17%Lone parent26%Other7%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 39.50
White77%Asian11%Black5%Mixed5%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian32%Muslim14%No religion47%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK87%
Born outside UK13%
General health (self-reported)
Good73%Fair16%Bad11%
Disability prevalence25%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above16%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications35%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Cardiff 039A?

Cardiff 039A sits inside Ely East, part of the wider Cardiff council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Cardiff 039A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Cardiff 039A?
The median monthly rent across Cardiff 039A is £1,157.
How safe is Cardiff 039A?
Cardiff 039A has a safety score of 33/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Cardiff 039A?
Transport score: 72/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Cardiff 039A part of?
Cardiff 039A sits inside the Ely East neighbourhood, in Cardiff, Wales.