St Mary Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 1AB is located in the Cathays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 1AA, CF10 1DX, CF10 1FP, CF10 1PA, CF10 1FR, CF10 1EU, CF10 1AH, CF10 1FG, CF10 1FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF10 1AB has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 35.2% | 47% | 11.8% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 64.8% | 53% | -11.8% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 CF10 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.5% 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 | 79.5% | 76.5% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 38.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 18.4% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (94%) 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% | 58.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 CF10 1AB this area, 3.4% 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 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 1.7% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 19% | -0.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 64.2% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 17.2% | 3.9% | -13.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 11.6% | 1.6% | -10.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 54.9% | 65.6% | 10.7% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 13.3% | 6% | -7.3% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 47.8% 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 | 45.5% | 47.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 15.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.8% | 19.2% | -15.6% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.8% 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 | 45.5% | 47.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 21.9% | 9.8% | -12.1% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.6% | 7.7% | -9.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 13.7% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 21.3% | 13.1% | 1.9% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 14.3% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary Street was 4000.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1266.8% higher than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Mary Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1777.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express, 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2018-02-02 | £882,841 |
| 32 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-01-05 | £66,728 |
| Tesco Express, 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2017-09-01 | £2,141,533 |
| Tesco Express, 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-09-01 | £611,867 |
| 31 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2007-08-24 | £1,204,706 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School Letton Way , Cardiff Bay CF10 4AB | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 1,258 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAMING DRAGON LTD | 30 St Mary Street, Cathays | 1 yd | |
| McDonalds | 28 - 29 St Mary Street, Cathays | 10 yd | |
| Ty Madeira Restaurant | 32 St Mary Street, Cathays | 11 yd | |
| Pieminister Ltd | 35 St Mary Street, Cathays | 39 yd | |
| Eat The Bird Ltd | 37 St Mary Street, Cathays | 48 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage | Cardiff Cottage, 25 St Mary Street, Cathays | 26 yd | |
| Lounge94 | 93 - 94 St Mary Street, Cathays | 52 yd | |
| Metros | Metros Bakers Row, Cathays | 54 yd | |
| For Your Eyes Only (FYEO) | 90 St Mary Street, Cathays | 59 yd | |
| Popworld | 96 St Mary Street, Cathays | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 91 St Mary Street, Cathays | 58 yd | |
| The Queer Emporium | 2 - 4 Royal Arcade, Cathays | 66 yd | |
| Fresh - The Baguette Bar | 32 Royal Arcade, Cathays | 85 yd | |
| Traditional Fish & Chips On The Hayes | Hayes Island Snack Bar The Hayes, Cathays | 110 yd | |
| Noodle Bar | Hayes Island Snack Bar The Hayes, Cathays | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cathays | 35 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 174 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 258 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 265 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Stores Limited, 59 The Hayes, Cathays | 317 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 46.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.