Stephenson Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6ET 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 Stephenson Street, Cardiff, CF11 6ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6EH, CF11 6JB, CF11 6JA, CF11 6EX, CF11 6ES, CF11 6EW, CF11 6EU, CF11 6ER, CF11 6FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 6ET 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 | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 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 6ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 37.5% | 47.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 36.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 41.4% | 36.8% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.4% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 18% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6ET this area, 32.9% 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 | 32.1% | 32.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 14.4% | 4.6% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% 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 | 22.3% | 23.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 22.0% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 41.6% | 34.3% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 56.3% | 53.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.8% | 26.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 53.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 27.3% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 4.6% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 12.9% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 52.3% | 6.5% | 45.8% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stephenson Street was 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stephenson Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 451st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stephenson Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-22 | £184,771 |
| 6 Stephenson Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-01-31 | £233,342 |
| 16 Stephenson Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-05-09 | £209,227 |
| 9 Stephenson Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-09-27 | £164,652 |
| 8 Stephenson Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-06-23 | £216,573 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6ET 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 | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | 531 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 784 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 1,360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Street Pantry | 3 - 5 Wyndham Street, Riverside | 145 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Kitchen | 80 Tudor Street, Riverside | 233 yd | |
| Maruti Restaurant and Grocery Limited | 53 - 59 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 317 yd | |
| Slimming World Consultant | 25A Neville Street, Riverside | 332 yd | |
| Wales World Cafe | 7 Neville Street, Riverside | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 582 yd | |
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 635 yd | |
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 673 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 745 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside premier | 61 - 63 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 318 yd | |
| Lucky House | 56 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 323 yd | |
| Laziza Take-Away | 66 Tudor Street, Riverside | 348 yd | |
| Mr Kebab & Pizza | 56 Tudor Street, Riverside | 380 yd | |
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 461 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 501 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 685 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 782 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 953 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.