Lewis Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6JY 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 Lewis Street, Cardiff, CF11 6JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6JX, CF11 6LA, CF11 6JZ, CF11 6LR, CF11 6FX, CF11 9AW, CF11 6LE, CF11 9BL, CF11 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 6JY is primarily male, with 65.8% 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 | 38.2% | 34.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -16.8% |
| Male | 61.8% | 65.8% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 16.8% |
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 6JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 46.8% | 65.4% | 18.6% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 13.2% | -14.3% | 44.2% | -31.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 11.1% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 42.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 24.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 22.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around CF11 6JY this area, 28.9% 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 | 43.1% | 28.9% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 31.4% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 3.4% | -5.2% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 1.6% | -6.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 58.9% | 73% | 14.1% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 67.1% | 72.6% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 12.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 3.1% | -10.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 65% | 72.9% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 15.4% | 9.5% | -5.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lewis Street was 137.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lewis Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 238th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Wellington House Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-08-06 | £130,000 |
| Flat 26 Wellington House Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-11-05 | £124,247 |
| Flat 35 Wellington House Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-06-28 | £140,997 |
| Flat 3 Wellington House Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-02 | £111,464 |
| Flat 27 Wellington House Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-12-15 | £158,963 |
CF11 6JY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6JY 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 | 77 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 474 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 523 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales World Cafe | 7 Neville Street, Riverside | 118 yd | |
| Slimming World Consultant | 25A Neville Street, Riverside | 172 yd | |
| Wyndham Street Pantry | 3 - 5 Wyndham Street, Riverside | 201 yd | |
| Mattancherry | 153 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 253 yd | |
| Vivo Latino | 147 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 284 yd | |
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 306 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 534 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 573 yd | |
| Cardiff Bowling Club | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 56 yd | |
| Lucky House | 56 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 298 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 312 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 353 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 432 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 596 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 687 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 720 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 801 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 | 19.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 19.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 19.6% |
| 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.