Fitzhamon Embankment is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6AR is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, CF11 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6AF, CF11 6AB, CF11 6RL, CF11 6AN, CF11 6AH, CF11 6AP, CF10 1LA, CF11 6AS, CF11 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 6AR is primarily male, with 60.9% 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 | 35.6% | 39.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -11.9% |
| Male | 64.4% | 60.9% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 11.9% |
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 6AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% 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 | 60.1% | 65% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 24.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 47.6% | 54% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.5% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 22.3% | 5.9% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 39.2% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 9% | 3.2% | -5.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 55.1% | 50% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 61.7% | 60.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 12% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 17.1% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 60.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 11.5% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 6.9% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 31.7% | 6.5% | 25.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fitzhamon Embankment was 511.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.1% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fitzhamon Embankment has the 3rd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 26th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Millennium View Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-05-16 | £128,958 |
| 14 Millennium View Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-02-16 | £227,994 |
| 20 Millennium View Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-31 | £169,316 |
| 8 Millennium View Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-17 | £139,437 |
| 4 Millennium View Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-11-30 | £161,733 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6AR 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 876 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 | 992 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 1,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Shack | 8 Tudor Street, Riverside | 26 yd | |
| SuperBowl UK Cardiff | Unit 9, Stadium Plaza Wood Street, Cathays | 166 yd | |
| Yummies Desserts | 44 Tudor Street, Riverside | 171 yd | |
| Wings of Glory latin food | 44 Tudor Street, Riverside | 171 yd | |
| Compass At Millenium Stadium | Principality Stadium Westgate Street, Cathays | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardiff and County Club | Cardiff And County Club Westgate Street, Cathays | 417 yd | |
| Queens Vaults | The Queens Vaults, 29 Westgate Street, Cathays | 465 yd | |
| Tiny Rebel | Tiny Rebel, 25 Westgate Street, Cathays | 482 yd | |
| Marys | 89 St Mary Street, Cathays | 487 yd | |
| Popworld | 96 St Mary Street, Cathays | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyThali | 28 Tudor Street, Riverside | 114 yd | |
| SR RESTAURANT AND CATERING LTD | 42 Tudor Street, Riverside | 160 yd | |
| Mr Kebab & Pizza | 56 Tudor Street, Riverside | 230 yd | |
| Laziza Take-Away | 66 Tudor Street, Riverside | 262 yd | |
| Riverside premier | 61 - 63 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 108 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 149 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 357 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 416 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 505 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 | 203.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.