Ninian Park Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6HY 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 Ninian Park Road, Cardiff, CF11 6HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6JE, CF11 6JN, CF11 6HU, CF11 6DY, CF11 6HE, CF11 6JH, CF11 6JD, CF11 6EG, CF11 6EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 6HY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 6HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 48.5% | 52.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 29.3% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 37.8% | 43.5% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.9% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 6HY this area, 31.1% 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 | 35.1% | 31.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 12.6% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 23.3% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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 | 18.5% | 24.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 23.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 8.2% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 52.4% | 38.2% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 73.6% | 64.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 20% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 64.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 19.2% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 4.7% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 20.9% | 46.2% | -25.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 45.1% | 6.5% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ninian Park Road was 156.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ninian Park Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 187th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Ninian Park Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-09-30 | £280,000 |
| 161 Ninian Park Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-09-06 | £182,485 |
| 155A Ninian Park Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-03-21 | £117,544 |
| 153 Ninian Park Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2021-09-30 | £271,327 |
| 155 Ninian Park Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2019-07-01 | £135,765 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6HY 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 | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 226 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 702 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 1,129 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 | 350 yd | |
| Riverside Cantonese Cardiff | Riverside Cantonese Restaurant Leckwith Road, Riverside | 380 yd | |
| The Italian Way | The Italian Way, 157 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 479 yd | |
| Mira Restaurant | 149 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 481 yd | |
| Vivo Latino | 147 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 524 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 555 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 575 yd | |
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 575 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 505 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 528 yd | |
| Magic grill | 225 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 535 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 537 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 546 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 558 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 772 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 778 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 820 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 | 113 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.