Falcon Drive is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 4RH is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falcon Drive, Cardiff, CF10 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 4RG, CF10 4RF, CF10 4PJ, CF10 4RE, CF10 4RD, CF10 4NQ, CF10 4NP, CF10 4AX, CF99 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF10 4RH is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 45.1% | 42.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 54.9% | 57.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 4RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 63.1% | 59.8% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 22.8% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.1% | 45.2% | -12.9% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 35.2% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 14.5% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 47.8% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 77.9% | 68% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 77.6% | 67.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 67.9% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 17.2% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.7% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Drive was 152.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Falcon Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 197th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 424 Altair House Falcon Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2023-05-11 | £140,927 |
| 414 Altair House Falcon Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-04-13 | £127,026 |
| 419 Altair House Falcon Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2018-11-15 | £156,033 |
| 442 Altair House Falcon Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2018-06-01 | £125,117 |
| 405 Altair House Falcon Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2017-08-31 | £231,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stuart Primary Adelaide Street , Butetown CF10 5BS | - not rated | 614 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 | 1,025 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ACT Schools Ocean Park House , East Tyndall Street CF24 5ET | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Coffi Ltd | Unit 3, Aquila House Pierhead Street, Butetown | 175 yd | |
| Just Perfect Catering at Atradius | 3 Harbour Drive, Butetown | 283 yd | |
| One | Unit 5, The Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Butetown | 305 yd | |
| Urdd Gobaith Cymru | Urdd Gobaith Cymru, The Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Butetown | 305 yd | |
| Just Perfect Catering At The Wales Millennium Centre | The Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Butetown | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterguard | Custom House Harbour Drive, Butetown | 369 yd | |
| Eli Jenkins | 7 - 8 Bute Crescent, Butetown | 459 yd | |
| Glee Club | The Glee Club, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 489 yd | |
| Jd Wetherspoons | The Mount Stuart Stuart Place, Butetown | 605 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss & Brew Academy | The Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Butetown | 305 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 21, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 485 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 17a, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 537 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 558 yd | |
| Carlos Pizza | 20 West Bute Street, Butetown | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Unit 2, Aquila House Pierhead Street, Butetown | 175 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 17, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 511 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Shop, Embassy House, 96 Bute Street, Butetown | 516 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.