Chancery Lane is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6EA 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 Chancery Lane, Cardiff, CF11 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6DZ, CF11 6DT, CF11 6JH, CF11 6DU, CF11 6JQ, CF11 6DX, CF11 6DB, CF11 6JP, CF11 6DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 6EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 49.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 CF11 6EA, 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 | 53.1% | 55.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 33.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87%) 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 | 51.9% | 58.4% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 28.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 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 | 22.4% | 19.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 5.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 37.8% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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 | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 69.6% | 58.6% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 82.4% | 67% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 16.8% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 66.9% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 16.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 28.7% | 6.5% | 22.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chancery Lane was 93.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chancery Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 386th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Chancery Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-28 | £208,943 |
| 18 Chancery Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2022-02-21 | £231,440 |
| 26 Chancery Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-10-27 | £249,458 |
| 32 Chancery Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £134,500 | 2021-03-29 | £164,017 |
| 38 Chancery Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-01-29 | £246,396 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6EA 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 509 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 944 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 1,128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Italian Way | The Italian Way, 157 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 292 yd | |
| Easythali | 155 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 307 yd | |
| Calabrisella Gelateria | 187 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 308 yd | |
| Purple Poppadom | 185A Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 309 yd | |
| Indo Cymru Restaurant | 173 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 349 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 354 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 377 yd | |
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 388 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic grill | 225 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 333 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 344 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 346 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 384 yd | |
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 365 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 585 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 878 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 893 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 | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.