Charles Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF1 4EB is located in the Cathays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Street, Cardiff, CF1 4EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF1 4EB, CF10 2GE, CF10 2GB, CF10 2GA, CF10 2GG, CF10 2GD, CF10 2GH, CF10 2DZ, CF10 2DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF1 4EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.2% | 55.2% | 19.0% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 63.8% | 44.8% | -19.0% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 CF1 4EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.3% 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 | 75.6% | 91.3% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 53.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 4.9% | -13.8% | 44.2% | -39.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.8% | 56.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 CF1 4EB this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 25% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.6% | 60.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.3% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.9% | 41.8% | 35.9% | 0.7% | 41.1% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 60.6% | 39.9% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 16.3% | 1.9% | -14.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 36.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 36.4% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.3% | 47.3% | 12.0% | 5.6% | 41.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 4.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.8% | 36.4% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| 10+ Years | 29% | 4.6% | -24.4% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 3% | -7.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 46.2% | 43.5% | 1.9% | 44.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.3% | 76.7% | -34.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 30.3% | 0.3% | 30.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 16% | 46.2% | -30.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 658.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.1% higher than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Charles Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 19th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 222.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Charles Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2003-10-01 | £523,519 |
CF1 4EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF1 4EB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 223 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 679 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 815 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 860 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 888 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 1,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Tea | Sir Robert Mcalpine Ltd, 46 - 48 Charles Street, Cathays | 11 yd | |
| Bombers Sandwich House | 41 Charles Street, Cathays | 35 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 23 Cathedral Walk, Cathays | 74 yd | |
| The Grazing Shed | The Grazing Shed Ltd, 2 Barrack Lane, Cathays | 88 yd | |
| PRAYA THAI | 22 Churchill Way, Cathays | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Bar Cardiff | The Eagle Bar, Basement, 39 Charles Street, Cathays | 36 yd | |
| Dead Canary | 60 Charles Street, Cathays | 61 yd | |
| THE DOCK FEEDER | 18 Churchill Way, Cathays | 109 yd | |
| King's Night Club | 10 Churchill Way, Cathays | 134 yd | |
| The Traders Tavern | Traders Tavern, 6 David Street, Cathays | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Cheezy | St Davids Dewi Sant Mary Ann Street, Cathays | 134 yd | |
| Burger King | 70 Queen Street, Cathays | 190 yd | |
| Auntie Anne's | 68, St David's Dewi Sant Grand Arcade, Cathays | 215 yd | |
| Falafel Corner | Unit 25 Capitol Arcade, Cathays | 215 yd | |
| Casa Agape Foundation | Unit 17, Ground Floor Capitol Arcade, Cathays | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 72 - 76 Queen Street, Cathays | 185 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7 To 9, Ground Floor Capitol Arcade, Cathays | 257 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Stores Limited, 59 The Hayes, Cathays | 285 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Street Record Tredegar Street, Cathays | 298 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129 - 139 Queen Street, Cathays | 334 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.