Clare Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6BD 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 6BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6EJ, CF11 6BB, CF11 6AY, CF11 6EL, CF11 6AL, CF11 6EN, CF11 6HZ, CF11 6AE, CF11 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 6BD is primarily male, with 58.4% 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 | 35.8% | 41.6% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 64.2% | 58.4% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
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 6BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 58.6% | 55.1% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 32.8% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 33.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 17.3% | 25.2% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 37% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 22.2% | 3.9% | -18.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.7% 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 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 22.9% | 8.2% | -14.7% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 22.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 20.2% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 4.6% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 35.5% | 33.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -47.7% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
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 | 45.9% | 60.6% | 14.7% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 11% | 7.6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.2% | 19.8% | -11.4% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.3% | 60.7% | 16.4% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 19.3% | 14% | -5.3% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 5.6% | -9.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 8.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 13.6% | 46.2% | -32.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 44.8% | 6.5% | 38.3% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Street was 191.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clare Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 144th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 39 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-04-06 | £104,275 |
| Flat 3 39 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-04-06 | £79,740 |
| Flat 1 39 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-04-05 | £104,275 |
| Flat 4 39 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-04-05 | £79,740 |
| 27 Clare Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-02-16 | £225,624 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6BD 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 791 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 945 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 986 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,118 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 | 1,354 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 | 92 yd | |
| Maruti Restaurant and Grocery Limited | 53 - 59 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 193 yd | |
| Yummies Desserts | 44 Tudor Street, Riverside | 199 yd | |
| Wings of Glory latin food | 44 Tudor Street, Riverside | 199 yd | |
| Wyndham Street Pantry | 3 - 5 Wyndham Street, Riverside | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Keeper | The Gatekeeper, 9 Westgate Street, Cathays | 598 yd | |
| Tiny Rebel | Tiny Rebel, 25 Westgate Street, Cathays | 609 yd | |
| The Cardiff and County Club | Cardiff And County Club Westgate Street, Cathays | 625 yd | |
| Fuel Rock Club Ltd | Unit 5, The Grand Womanby Street, Cathays | 633 yd | |
| Mad Dog Brewery Co | 17 - 19 Castle Street, Cathays | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laziza Take-Away | 66 Tudor Street, Riverside | 123 yd | |
| Mr Kebab & Pizza | 56 Tudor Street, Riverside | 147 yd | |
| Riverside premier | 61 - 63 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 175 yd | |
| SR RESTAURANT AND CATERING LTD | 42 Tudor Street, Riverside | 212 yd | |
| Lucky House | 56 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 219 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 256 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 694 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 706 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 760 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 | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.