Penarth Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF1 7NJ 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 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF1 7NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6NJ, CF11 6FR, CF11 6NX, CF11 6PB, CF11 7JS, CF1 7RW, CF11 6RX, CF11 7HT, CF11 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF1 7NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 49% | 52.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 32% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 48.2% | 50.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.1% | 24.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 37.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 13% | 4.7% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 74.4% | 58.3% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 76.4% | 64.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 65.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 17.5% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 1.8% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 27.2% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penarth Road was 258.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.3% higher than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penarth Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 80th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Penarth Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2017-05-09 | £697,358 |
CF1 7NJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 21 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 463 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 685 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 | 721 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend Coffee | 191 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 90 yd | |
| Mandi Madina | 170 Clare Road, Grangetown | 113 yd | |
| Community Café @ Grangetown Educational Centre | 183 - 187 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 143 yd | |
| Pasha Sandwich Bar | 146 Clare Road, Grangetown | 165 yd | |
| MUSHTAQ SWEET | 177 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 58 yd | |
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 344 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 360 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 723 yd | |
| Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | Cardiff Bay Yacht Club Ferry Road, Grangetown | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| inma's Continental Stores | 152 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 31 yd | |
| Le Mandela | 156 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 38 yd | |
| Victory | 140 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 42 yd | |
| Yangs Chinese Restaurant | 189A Penarth Road, Grangetown | 100 yd | |
| Legends | 158 - 160 Clare Road, Grangetown | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 153 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 857 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 861 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 1,063 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 1,077 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.