Westgate Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 1DJ 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 Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 1DH, CF10 1DL, CF10 1DG, CF10 1DN, CF10 1AR, CF10 1SZ, CF10 1DF, CF1 1DE, CF1 1DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF10 1DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 39.9% | 48.3% | 8.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 60.1% | 51.7% | -8.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 1DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.5% 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 | 69.1% | 71.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.3% | 14.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 51.3% | 47.7% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 14.9% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around CF10 1DJ this area, 3.5% 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 71.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 7.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.8% | 71.8% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 38.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 81.3% | 79.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Arab | 10.4% | 4.1% | -6.3% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 78.5% | 10.6% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 5.2% | -8.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 7.6% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 78.5% | 13.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 15.5% | 5.2% | -10.3% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westgate Street was 1572.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 437.5% higher than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westgate Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 4th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 958.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 18 Kenilworth House Westgate Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-03-28 | £231,034 |
| Flat 6 Kenilworth House Westgate Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-02-29 | £164,662 |
| Flat 23 Kenilworth House Westgate Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,750 | 2023-11-01 | £203,006 |
| Flat 22 Kenilworth House Westgate Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-10-27 | £97,896 |
| Flat 14A Kenilworth House Westgate Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-07-07 | £211,066 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 1DJ 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 | 99 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,163 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 44 Cardiff | 15 - 23 Westgate Street, Cathays | 104 yd | |
| The Moon | 3 - 5 Womanby Street, Cathays | 106 yd | |
| Chicken.Com | 13 Castle Street, Cathays | 131 yd | |
| Revolution Cardiff | 9 - 11 Castle Street, Cathays | 143 yd | |
| Casanova | 13 Quay Street, Cathays | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Keeper | The Gatekeeper, 9 Westgate Street, Cathays | 75 yd | |
| Mad Dog Brewery Co | 17 - 19 Castle Street, Cathays | 105 yd | |
| Tiny Rebel | Tiny Rebel, 25 Westgate Street, Cathays | 106 yd | |
| Fuel Rock Club Ltd | Unit 5, The Grand Womanby Street, Cathays | 120 yd | |
| Elevens Bar & Grill | 15 Castle Street, Cathays | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Central | Stall 82 To 86 Even And 132 To 136 Even, Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays | 304 yd | |
| Subway | 15 Duke Street, Cathays | 304 yd | |
| Shans Takeaway | Stall 145 And 148, Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays | 304 yd | |
| Tokyo Nights | Stall 243 To 253 Odd, Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays | 312 yd | |
| Franco street food | Stall 179 And 182, Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 248 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cathays | 406 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 476 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 486 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 493 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.