The Hayes is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 1DS is located in the Cathays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 2007-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 2LE, CF10 1AQ, CF10 1BF, CF10 1BL, CF10 2EL, CF10 1AH, CF10 1BN, CF10 1FR, CF10 2DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF10 1DS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 44.5% | 47.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 55.5% | 52.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 1DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 61.1% | 64.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 23.1% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (92%) 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 | 61.9% | 62.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 29.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 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 1DS this area, 5.8% 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 71.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.3% | 71.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 37.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 67.1% | 56.4% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Arab | 11% | 21.4% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 20.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 71% | 52.1% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 33.5% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 27.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 52.3% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 14.2% | 5.5% | -8.7% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 14% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 21.3% | 18.1% | 1.9% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 20.2% | 0.1% | 20.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hayes was 991.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 238.6% higher than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Hayes has the 6th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 8th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 229.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19-21 Oxford House The Hayes, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £118,500 | 2010-05-10 | £182,734 |
CF10 1DS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 1DS 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 814 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 858 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 1,044 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 | 1,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaucho Cardiff | 19 The Hayes, Cathays | 54 yd | |
| Cafe Rouge | 13, St David's Dewi Sant Bridge Street Arcade, Cathays | 69 yd | |
| YO! SUSHI | 5, St David's Dewi Sant Bridge Street Arcade, Cathays | 69 yd | |
| Treetop Adventure Golf | Treetop Adventure Golf Level P3, 109, St David's Dewi Sant Grand Arcade, Cathays | 69 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 14, St David's Dewi Sant Grand Arcade, Cathays | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play at Pins | 9 - 11 The Hayes, Cathays | 54 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Cardiff | Unit 3, 9 - 11 The Hayes, Cathays | 109 yd | |
| Lab 22 | Lab 22 Ltd, 22 - 23 Caroline Street, Cathays | 178 yd | |
| The Glassworks | 4 Wharton Street, Cathays | 180 yd | |
| United Services Mess | United Services Mess, Westminster Chambers Wharton Street, Cathays | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's | 68, St David's Dewi Sant Grand Arcade, Cathays | 69 yd | |
| Traditional Fish & Chips On The Hayes | Hayes Island Snack Bar The Hayes, Cathays | 109 yd | |
| Noodle Bar | Hayes Island Snack Bar The Hayes, Cathays | 109 yd | |
| Nothing Cheezy | St Davids Dewi Sant Mary Ann Street, Cathays | 120 yd | |
| Fresh - The Baguette Bar | 32 Royal Arcade, Cathays | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cathays | 193 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Stores Limited, 59 The Hayes, Cathays | 223 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Street Record Tredegar Street, Cathays | 243 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 72 - 76 Queen Street, Cathays | 279 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 312 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.