Penstone Court is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 5NQ is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penstone Court, Cardiff, CF10 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 5NH, CF10 5NL, CF10 5NS, CF10 5NP, CF10 5NZ, CF10 5NX, CF10 5NR, CF10 5NJ, CF10 5NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF10 5NQ is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 43.4% | 45.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 56.6% | 54.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 5NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 64.7% | 57.1% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 28.1% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 59% | 50.5% | -8.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5NQ 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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 66.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.2% | 74.5% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 79.7% | 67.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 67.3% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penstone Court was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Butetown average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235 Penstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-09-01 | £167,000 |
| 228 Penstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-01-27 | £229,536 |
| 220 Penstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-12-13 | £156,683 |
| 221 Penstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-11-15 | £137,169 |
| 207 Penstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2024-05-03 | £248,002 |
CF10 5NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF10 5NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 647 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mount Stuart Primary Adelaide Street , Butetown CF10 5BS | - not rated | 652 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 707 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 | 742 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 | 766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butetown Community Centre | Butetown Community Centre Loudoun Square, Butetown | 359 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 1 Avondale Road, Grangetown | 383 yd | |
| Vibes | 20 Harrowby Street, Butetown | 387 yd | |
| CF10 Retail - Dumballs Road Canteen | 2 Dumballs Road, Butetown | 392 yd | |
| Subway At Cardiff & Vale College | 2 Dumballs Road, Butetown | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 401 yd | |
| Eli Jenkins | 7 - 8 Bute Crescent, Butetown | 675 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 681 yd | |
| Glee Club | The Glee Club, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 712 yd | |
| Jd Wetherspoons | The Mount Stuart Stuart Place, Butetown | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pizza | 20 West Bute Street, Butetown | 486 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 17a, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 631 yd | |
| Grange Fish Bar | 105 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 685 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 21, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 708 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Shop, Embassy House, 96 Bute Street, Butetown | 607 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 17, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 648 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Unit 2, Aquila House Pierhead Street, Butetown | 1,022 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 1,024 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 229 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.