Lewis Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6JZ 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 6JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6LA, CF11 6FX, CF11 6JY, CF11 6JX, CF11 6DR, CF11 6LE, CF11 6DQ, CF11 6ED, CF11 6EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 6JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 6JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 46.4% | 49.5% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 39.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.1% | 46.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27% | 25.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 4.2% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 38.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 21.8% | 25.9% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 24.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 7.8% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 44.2% | 42.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 71.6% | 63.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 20.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 63.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 22.5% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 4.1% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 17.4% | 46.2% | -28.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 44.9% | 6.5% | 38.4% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lewis Street was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lewis Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-05-30 | £328,751 |
| 32 Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-01-14 | £265,750 |
| 6 Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-09-27 | £257,992 |
| 16 Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-04-03 | £265,380 |
| 26 Lewis Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2017-10-23 | £251,697 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6JZ 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 451 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 492 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,325 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 | 160 yd | |
| Wales World Cafe | 7 Neville Street, Riverside | 184 yd | |
| Slimming World Consultant | 25A Neville Street, Riverside | 222 yd | |
| Vivo Latino | 147 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 255 yd | |
| Mattancherry | 153 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 292 yd | |
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 383 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 508 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 546 yd | |
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 137 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 315 yd | |
| Lucky House | 56 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 331 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 360 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 419 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 562 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 684 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 720 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 776 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.