Charnwood Park is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 4LJ is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charnwood Park, Cardiff, CF10 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF10 4LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 43.9% | 49.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 56.1% | 50.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 4LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 57.8% | 51.5% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 30.6% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 64.4% | 44.7% | -19.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 28% | 40.4% | 12.4% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
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 4LJ this area, 4.5% 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 58.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 2.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 20.1% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 68% | 58.2% | -9.8% | 33.8% | 24.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.8% | 84.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 76.5% | 78.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 78.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 1.4% | -6.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charnwood Park was 316.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% higher than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Charnwood Park has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 61st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 8A Charnwood Park, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-05-23 | £411,246 |
| Unit 4 Charnwood Park, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2021-02-02 | £326,780 |
| Unit 3 Charnwood Park, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-03-14 | £403,567 |
CF10 4LJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland Primary School Singleton Road , Splott CF24 2LJ | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glan Morfa Lewis Road , Splott CF24 5EB | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows High School Willows Avenue , Tremorfa CF24 2YE | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ACT Schools Ocean Park House , East Tyndall Street CF24 5ET | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Baden Powell Primary School Muirton Road , Tremorfa CF24 2SJ | - not rated | 1,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ufit Gym | Unit 1b, Trident Trade Park Glass Avenue, Splott | 509 yd | |
| Supajump | Unit 5b, Trident Trade Park Glass Avenue, Splott | 585 yd | |
| Princes | Unit 68 To 69, Portmanmoor Road Industrial Estate Portmanmoor Road, Splott | 745 yd | |
| Mambo Play Centre | Unit 5, Neptune Point Vanguard Way, Splott | 879 yd | |
| Fresh Start Food Ltd | Unit 35, Portmanmoor Road Industrial Estate Portmanmoor Road, Splott | 945 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.