Clive Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF1 7HJ is located in the Grangetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clive Street, Cardiff, CF1 7HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 7JB, CF11 7JD, CF11 7HJ, CF11 6NN, CF1 7TT, CF11 7HL, CF11 7LS, CF11 7LW, CF11 7LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF1 7HJ is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 45.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 54.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 7HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 47.3% | 51.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 36.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 52.8% | 39.2% | -13.6% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 17.7% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 26.8% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 33.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% 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 | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 79.7% | 57.8% | -21.9% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 74.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 74.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.8% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.8% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clive Street was 515.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 339.4% higher than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clive Street has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 25th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 198.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat B 29 Clive Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2003-04-11 | £152,008 |
CF1 7HJ 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 | 105 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 330 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 431 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School Oakley Place , Grangetown CF11 7EU | - not rated | 502 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 587 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Baptist Church | Grangetown Baptist Church Clive Street, Grangetown | 135 yd | |
| Black and White Cafe | 1A North Clive Street, Grangetown | 189 yd | |
| Head Post Office | 220 - 228 Penarth Road, Leckwith | 380 yd | |
| Blend Coffee | 191 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 382 yd | |
| Community Café @ Grangetown Educational Centre | 183 - 187 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 384 yd | |
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 632 yd | |
| Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | Cardiff Bay Yacht Club Ferry Road, Grangetown | 677 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 705 yd | |
| Penarth Road Snooker Club | Penarth Snooker And Social Club, Marriot House Penarth Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyTali | 3 Clive Street, Grangetown | 171 yd | |
| Le Mandela | 156 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 308 yd | |
| inma's Continental Stores | 152 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 317 yd | |
| New World Chinese Takeaway | 136 Paget Street, Grangetown | 328 yd | |
| Victory | 140 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 401 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit J, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 810 yd | |
| Spanish Wines | 4 Stadium Close, Leckwith | 956 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.