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Sub-area · Fairwater South · Cardiff · Wales

Living in Cardiff 031D

Part of Fairwater South · 1,737 residents

Cardiff 031D is a sub-area in Fairwater South, Cardiff that skews 50–64 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,157 a month, up 4.8% on the year. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (38th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,157+4.8%
vs last year
Liveability
79/100
Composite score
Safety
53/100
Higher is safer
Transport
99/100
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 1816%
18–3417%
35–4920%
50–6424%
65+23%
Population1,737
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 person42%Couple with children15%Lone parent9%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 14.40
White92%Asian3%Black1%Mixed3%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian52%Muslim1%No religion41%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK94%
Born outside UK6%
General health (self-reported)
Good78%Fair15%Bad7%
Disability prevalence20%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above34%
Apprenticeship7%
No qualifications19%

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

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What's it like to rent in Cardiff 031D?

Cardiff 031D sits inside Fairwater South, 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 031D 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 031D?
The median monthly rent across Cardiff 031D is £1,157.
How safe is Cardiff 031D?
Cardiff 031D has a safety score of 53/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Cardiff 031D?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Cardiff 031D part of?
Cardiff 031D sits inside the Fairwater South neighbourhood, in Cardiff, Wales.