Plas Bowles is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 0JY is located in the Grangetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plas Bowles, Cardiff, CF11 0JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 0JX, CF11 0JZ, CF11 0JW, CF11 0JL, CF64 1SP, CF64 1SS, CF64 1SL, CF64 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 0JY is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 41.8% | 44.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 58.2% | 55.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 CF11 0JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 74.1% | 49.2% | -24.9% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 35.8% | 20.6% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 66.1% | 58.3% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 35.6% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 CF11 0JY this area, 5.8% 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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 15.4% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 65.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.7% | 76.4% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 89.1% | 75.9% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 76.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 10.6% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plas Bowles was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Plas Bowles has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 274th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Plas Bowles, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2023-07-06 | £211,569 |
| 30 Plas Bowles, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-11-18 | £527,995 |
| 32 Plas Bowles, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, a newly built property | £340,000 | 2017-02-13 | £506,551 |
| 34 Plas Bowles, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, a newly built property | £440,000 | 2016-10-14 | £657,442 |
| 12 Plas Bowles, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2016-09-01 | £314,591 |
CF11 0JY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
CF11 0JY 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cogan Primary School Pill Street , Cogan CF64 2JS | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albert C.P. School Albert Road , CF64 1BX | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Dryden Road , CF64 2RT | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Headlands School 2 St Augustine's Road , Penarth CF64 1YY | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cogan Nursery School Cawnpore Street , Cogan CF64 2JU | - not rated | 1,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Arena Wales | Ice Arena Wales Olympian Drive, Grangetown | 346 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Starbucks, International Sports Village International Drive, Grangetown | 449 yd | |
| Coffi Co | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 2, Bayscape Cardiff Marina Watkiss Way, Grangetown | 483 yd | |
| The Deck Boatfolk Bars Ltd | The Deck, Penarth Marina Penarth Portway | 560 yd | |
| Legacy Leisure - Coffee & | Cardiff International Pool Olympian Drive, Grangetown | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oystercatcher | The Oyster Catcher Terra Nova Way | 616 yd | |
| the pilot pub | Pilot Hotel, 67 Queens Road | 771 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 69 Glebe Street | 904 yd | |
| Cogan Coronation Club & Institute | Cogan Coronation Club, 1 Hewell Street, Cogan | 979 yd | |
| The Clive Arms | Clive Arms Hotel, 31 John Street | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT Heaven Ltd | 3 Trem Y Bae | 675 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 3b Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown | 896 yd | |
| Magic Wok | Magic Wok, 31 Glebe Street | 904 yd | |
| Spring Garden | Spring Garden Chip Shop, 5 Pill Street, Cogan | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons International Drive, Grangetown | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore Terra Nova Way | 613 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.