Thornaby Court is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 4BD is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornaby Court, Cardiff, CF10 4BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 4AG, CF10 4AW, CF10 4BW, CF10 4BL, CF10 4AN, CF10 4BJ, CF10 4LN, CF10 4AT, CF10 4BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF10 4BD is primarily male, with 59.8% of the population 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 | 41% | 40.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -10.8% |
| Male | 59% | 59.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 10.8% |
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 4BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 68.1% | 66.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 26.1% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 4.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (89.2%) 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% | 54.8% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4BD this area, 4.9% 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 69.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.5% | 69.1% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 79.3% | 78.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 80.1% | 74.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 74.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 20.7% | 46.2% | -25.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornaby Court was 562.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.0% higher than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornaby Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 23rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 258.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Thornaby Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2025-10-10 | £299,000 |
| 18 Thornaby Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-17 | £109,778 |
| 13 Thornaby Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2024-02-02 | £278,220 |
| 12 Thornaby Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2023-03-13 | £302,170 |
| 4 Thornaby Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £305,720 | 2022-12-15 | £312,406 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 267 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 | 363 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ACT Schools Ocean Park House , East Tyndall Street CF24 5ET | - not rated | 992 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 1,301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Hostel | Salvation Army Hostel, 240 Bute Street, Butetown | 285 yd | |
| Cegin | Capital Law Llp Capital Building Tyndall Street, Butetown | 299 yd | |
| Kin & Ilk | 1, Capital Quarter Tyndall Street, Butetown | 341 yd | |
| Porter's | Porters Cardiff Llp Part Ground Floor, Harlech Court Bute Terrace, Cathays | 465 yd | |
| Premier Inn Cardiff City Centre (Stadium) | Custom House Street | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Cross | Golden Cross Hayes Bridge Road, Cathays | 535 yd | |
| Pitch | 3 Mill Lane, Cathays | 653 yd | |
| Great Western Lloyds Bar | 64 St Mary Street, Cathays | 673 yd | |
| Ten Mill Lane | 10 - 11 Mill Lane, Cathays | 676 yd | |
| NQ64 | 60 - 62 St Mary Street, Cathays | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Fish Bar | 29 Caroline Street, Cathays | 704 yd | |
| Food Studio | 36 Caroline Street, Cathays | 713 yd | |
| Greggs | 23 Caroline Street, Cathays | 718 yd | |
| Tonys Fish bar | 41 - 42 Caroline Street, Cathays | 719 yd | |
| CHIPPY LANE | 43 - 44 Caroline Street, Cathays | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Street Record Tredegar Street, Cathays | 582 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Stores Limited, 59 The Hayes, Cathays | 602 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 788 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 856 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cathays | 877 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.