Central Square is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 1FS is located in the Cathays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 2016-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 1XR, CF10 1XZ, CF10 1LA, CF10 1ES, CF10 1EP, CF10 1EN, CF10 1EW, CF11 6RL, CF11 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF10 1FS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 43.6% | 49.2% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 56.4% | 50.8% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 CF10 1FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 71% | 67.2% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 28.3% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) 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 | 61.4% | 51.3% | -10.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 41.1% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1FS this area, 6.7% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 2.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 12.2% | -7.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54% | 67.2% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 58.5% | 49% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 17.4% | 20.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 20.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 36% 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 | 55.2% | 36% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 15.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.8% | 39.1% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 33.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8.1% 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 | 54.4% | 36% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| 10+ Years | 24.5% | 8.1% | -16.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 12.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 13.2% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 30.5% | 26.8% | 1.9% | 28.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.1% | 76.7% | -37.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 19.3% | 0.1% | 19.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 25.9% | 6.5% | 19.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Square was 12642.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4220.0% higher than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Square has the highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 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 5815.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 B B C Building Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £431,099 | 2023-05-31 | £432,409 |
| Unit 3 B B C Building Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2018-09-19 | £144,820 |
| Hugh James Solicitors Two Central Square Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £21,000,000 | 2017-10-11 | £25,540,541 |
CF10 1FS 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 1FS 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 | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 773 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,004 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 | 1,232 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 1,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da | One Central Square Central Square, Cathays | 57 yd | |
| HMRC Cardiff RC | Ty William Morgan Park Street, Cathays | 97 yd | |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 3, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 101 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 6, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 101 yd | |
| SuperBowl UK Cardiff | Unit 9, Stadium Plaza Wood Street, Cathays | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Neills | 84 - 86 St Mary Street, Cathays | 252 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce Cardiff Central | 84 - 86 St Mary Street, Cathays | 252 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 82 St Mary Street, Cathays | 256 yd | |
| The Cocktail Club Cardiff | 75 St Mary Street, Cathays | 256 yd | |
| Par 59 | 75 St Mary Street, Cathays | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHIPPY | 80 St Mary Street, Cathays | 248 yd | |
| Subway | 91 St Mary Street, Cathays | 273 yd | |
| The Queer Emporium | 2 - 4 Royal Arcade, Cathays | 297 yd | |
| Indian Express | 45 Caroline Street, Cathays | 312 yd | |
| CHIPPY LANE | 43 - 44 Caroline Street, Cathays | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 101 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 162 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cathays | 359 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 359 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 362 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.