Brook Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6LH 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 Brook Street, Cardiff, CF11 6LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6AG, CF11 6LG, CF11 6LW, CF11 6LJ, CF11 6AQ, CF11 6LL, CF11 6AX, CF11 6AT, CF11 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 6LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 42.3% | 48.8% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 57.7% | 51.2% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 60% | 46.6% | -13.4% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 42.7% | 12.1% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 43.4% | 47.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6LH 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 | 26.4% | 28.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 8.3% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 34.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.8% 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 | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 12.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 18.7% | 29.7% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 27.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 34.1% | 28.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -52.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 56.4% | 52.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.9% | 30.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 24.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.1% | 52.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 26.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 5.5% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 14.8% | 46.2% | -31.4% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 52.4% | 6.5% | 45.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Street was 174.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 165th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42C Brook Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-11 | £107,291 |
| Flat 1 30 Brook Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-12-02 | £154,688 |
| 20 Brook Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-09 | £427,909 |
| 4 Brook Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-19 | £282,936 |
| 6 Brook Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-09-23 | £446,957 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6LH 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 | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 894 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 904 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 1,357 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Restaurant and Grocery Limited | 53 - 59 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 113 yd | |
| Slimming World Consultant | 25A Neville Street, Riverside | 285 yd | |
| Pettigrew Tea Rooms | West Lodge Castle Street, Cathays | 301 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Kitchen | 80 Tudor Street, Riverside | 310 yd | |
| Yummies Desserts | 44 Tudor Street, Riverside | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Keeper | The Gatekeeper, 9 Westgate Street, Cathays | 429 yd | |
| Mad Dog Brewery Co | 17 - 19 Castle Street, Cathays | 448 yd | |
| Tiny Rebel | Tiny Rebel, 25 Westgate Street, Cathays | 451 yd | |
| Elevens Bar & Grill | 15 Castle Street, Cathays | 468 yd | |
| Fuel Rock Club Ltd | Unit 5, The Grand Womanby Street, Cathays | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside premier | 61 - 63 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 100 yd | |
| Lucky House | 56 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 155 yd | |
| Laziza Take-Away | 66 Tudor Street, Riverside | 294 yd | |
| Mr Kebab & Pizza | 56 Tudor Street, Riverside | 298 yd | |
| SR RESTAURANT AND CATERING LTD | 42 Tudor Street, Riverside | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 324 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 341 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 572 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 662 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 - 27 St Mary Street, Cathays | 715 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 | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 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.