Pwll-mawr & St Mellons East
Cardiff 011 · 4 sub-areas · 8,307 residents
Cardiff 011 is a residential neighbourhood within Cardiff, home to around 8,300 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,070 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and the area has a distinctly family-oriented feel, with nearly a quarter of residents under 18. Rents have risen around 4.8% over the past year, broadly in line with wider Cardiff trends.
Pwll-mawr & St Mellons East is a green, lower-density part of Cardiff — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Pwll-mawr & St Mellons East?
The area is unusually green for its density — 6 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,157 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Pwll-mawr & St Mellons East in Cardiff
Living in Pwll-mawr & St Mellons East
Cardiff 011 sits in a broadly residential part of the city with a demographic mix that leans towards families and established households rather than the student-heavy pockets you find closer to the university. With around 8,300 residents and a relatively even spread across age groups, it feels more settled than some of Cardiff's inner neighbourhoods — roughly one in four residents is under 18, which shapes the local character noticeably.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the more affordable end of Cardiff's spectrum. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,070 a month — comfortably below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size, and a fair bit cheaper than comparable suburban areas in Bristol or London. That said, rent-to-take-home sits at around 56% of median earnings locally, which means affordability is tight even at these prices; it's a reminder that wage levels in Cardiff remain modest relative to many English cities.
The population skews towards couples with children — around one in five households fits that profile — and single-person households account for just under 29%. The degree-qualified share, at roughly 33%, is solid but not exceptional, suggesting a broad professional and skilled-trades mix rather than a graduate-heavy enclave. Over 87% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 27, which is moderate for Cardiff overall.
Day-to-day practicalities are a mixed picture. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6 km away in a straight line — about 75 minutes to the nearest major UK employment hub by public transport or car. Most residents drive: over 56% commute by car, while just 5.6% use public transport. Working from home is notably high at nearly 32%, which partly explains why the limited public transport provision isn't a dealbreaker for many here. Greenspace is genuinely accessible — the nearest park or green area is under 350 metres away on average, and nearly half of residents are within easy walking distance of green space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cardiff 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with affordable rents by UK standards and good greenspace access — nearly half of residents are within easy walking distance of green space. The trade-off is limited public transport and a rail station that requires a drive to reach. It suits people who work from home or drive to work more than those relying on trains or buses.
- What is the rent in Cardiff 011?
- A one-bedroom home lets for around £894 a month, a two-bedroom for about £1,070, and a three-bedroom for roughly £1,190. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from Cardiff-level data. Rents have risen around 4.8% over the past year.
- Is Cardiff 011 safe?
- Crime runs at around 79 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — just below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That's a broadly average picture, with no particular hotspot flags. The settled, family-heavy population profile generally correlates with lower antisocial behaviour. Check street-level data for your specific street before committing.
- What's the commute from Cardiff 011 to Cardiff city centre?
- Most residents drive — over 56% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is around 6 km away, so public transport requires a connection rather than a walk from the door. Nearly a third of residents work from home, which is unusually high and suggests the commute question matters less here than in more transit-dependent neighbourhoods.
- Who lives in Cardiff 011?
- Mainly families and established households. Around one in four residents is under 18, and couples with children make up just over 20% of households. The degree-qualified share is around 33%, and the working-from-home rate of nearly 32% points to a significant professional, home-based workforce. It's less transient than Cardiff's student and city-centre neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Cardiff 011?
- There are four schools within roughly 2 km of most Cardiff 011 residents. The small number makes it hard to generalise about quality from the local Ofsted picture alone. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is over 22 km away. It's worth checking current inspection ratings directly for each nearby school, as outcomes can change between inspection cycles.
- How does Cardiff 011 compare to other Cardiff neighbourhoods for rent?
- It's on the affordable side within Cardiff. A two-bedroom home at around £1,070 a month sits below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Even so, the rent-to-take-home ratio is around 56% on local median earnings, which means affordability is tight — wages in Cardiff don't stretch as far as they do in higher-earning cities.