Ffordd Garthorne is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 4DE is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffordd Garthorne, Cardiff, CF10 4DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 4DA, CF10 4DH, CF10 5HQ, CF10 4DB, CF10 4NJ, CF10 4DL, CF10 4DD, CF10 5LP, CF10 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF10 4DE is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 44% | 44.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 56% | 55.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 4DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 66.2% | 66% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 25.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 (87.5%) 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 | 67.2% | 50.2% | -17.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 37.3% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 2.1% | 8.6% | 6.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4DE this area, 2% 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 69.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.5% | 69.3% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 35.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 74.7% | 72.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 10.6% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 74.7% | 63.6% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 63.6% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 10% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Garthorne was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ffordd Garthorne has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 133.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% 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 23 Livorno House Ffordd Garthorne, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2025-01-30 | £183,629 |
| Flat 7 Livorno House Ffordd Garthorne, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-09-17 | £180,635 |
| Flat 22 Livorno House Ffordd Garthorne, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-05-10 | £167,677 |
| Flat 3 Livorno House Ffordd Garthorne, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-10-13 | £177,667 |
| Flat 7 Livorno House Ffordd Garthorne, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-09-07 | £160,486 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 4DE 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School Letton Way , Cardiff Bay CF10 4AB | - not rated | 339 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 662 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Stuart Primary Adelaide Street , Butetown CF10 5BS | - not rated | 714 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 1,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom of Sheba | Betting Office, 188 Bute Street, Butetown | 159 yd | |
| Raymonds Fish & Chips | Raymonds Fish & Chips, 209 Bute Street, Butetown | 180 yd | |
| Togayo Cafe | 201 Bute Street, Butetown | 232 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood Bowl, Red Dragon Centre Hemingway Road, Butetown | 359 yd | |
| Spice route / Easythali | Unit 6, Red Dragon Centre Hemingway Road, Butetown | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Jenkins | 7 - 8 Bute Crescent, Butetown | 605 yd | |
| Glee Club | The Glee Club, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 683 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 745 yd | |
| Jd Wetherspoons | The Mount Stuart Stuart Place, Butetown | 778 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pizza | 20 West Bute Street, Butetown | 486 yd | |
| Boss & Brew Academy | The Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Butetown | 580 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 17a, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 625 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 21, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 674 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Shop, Embassy House, 96 Bute Street, Butetown | 567 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 17, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 622 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Unit 2, Aquila House Pierhead Street, Butetown | 665 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.