Clare Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6BB is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clare Street, Cardiff, CF11 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6BD, CF11 6AL, CF11 6AJ, CF11 6AW, CF11 6AY, CF11 6EJ, CF11 6AA, CF11 6AE, CF11 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 6BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53% | 49.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 CF11 6BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 42.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 39.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 45.9% | 39.4% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -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 CF11 6BB this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 31.8% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 28% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 13.2% | 4.4% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.5% 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 | 21.3% | 24.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 23.3% |
| Chinese | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 18.5% | 19.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 1.4% | -6.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 19.8% | 25.5% | 5.7% | 81.4% | -55.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.6% | 49.4% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| European Union | 7% | 14% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.8% | 27.7% | -12.1% | 5.6% | 22.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.7% | 49.4% | 7.7% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.5% | 24.5% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 6.9% | -7.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 12.6% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 18.5% | 46.2% | -27.7% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 53.3% | 6.5% | 46.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Street was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clare Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 533.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2024-05-28 | £321,316 |
| 34 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-01-25 | £282,989 |
| 20 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-04-05 | £202,437 |
| Flat 1 8 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2020-09-01 | £134,137 |
| Flat 2 8 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-09-12 | £130,263 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6BB 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 852 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 946 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,106 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 | 1,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood Kitchen | 80 Tudor Street, Riverside | 109 yd | |
| Yummies Desserts | 44 Tudor Street, Riverside | 130 yd | |
| Wings of Glory latin food | 44 Tudor Street, Riverside | 130 yd | |
| Maruti Restaurant and Grocery Limited | 53 - 59 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 241 yd | |
| Spicy Shack | 8 Tudor Street, Riverside | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Keeper | The Gatekeeper, 9 Westgate Street, Cathays | 573 yd | |
| Tiny Rebel | Tiny Rebel, 25 Westgate Street, Cathays | 580 yd | |
| The Cardiff and County Club | Cardiff And County Club Westgate Street, Cathays | 583 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 592 yd | |
| Fuel Rock Club Ltd | Unit 5, The Grand Womanby Street, Cathays | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laziza Take-Away | 66 Tudor Street, Riverside | 63 yd | |
| Mr Kebab & Pizza | 56 Tudor Street, Riverside | 82 yd | |
| SR RESTAURANT AND CATERING LTD | 42 Tudor Street, Riverside | 144 yd | |
| EasyThali | 28 Tudor Street, Riverside | 186 yd | |
| Riverside premier | 61 - 63 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 151 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 188 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 632 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 666 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 697 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 | 128 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.