Lower Cathedral Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6LT 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 Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 6LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF1 8LT, CF1 9AE, CF11 6LF, CF11 6LU, CF11 6LQ, CF11 6LN, CF11 6LW, CF11 6LS, CF11 6LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 6LT is primarily male, with 60.2% 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 | 41.3% | 39.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -11.2% |
| Male | 58.7% | 60.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 11.2% |
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 6LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 56.6% | 60.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 27.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 51.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 51.4% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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 | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 58.3% | 55.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 64.3% | 63.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 9.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 14% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 63.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 5.5% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Cathedral Road was 128.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lower Cathedral Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 264th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 38 Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-07-31 | £150,456 |
| 32 Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-03-27 | £334,943 |
| Flat 3 32B Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2022-06-30 | £88,794 |
| Flat 13 32B Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2022-06-30 | £111,247 |
| Flat 15 32B Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2022-06-30 | £111,247 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6LT 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 717 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 772 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 1,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming World Consultant | 25A Neville Street, Riverside | 111 yd | |
| Maruti Restaurant and Grocery Limited | 53 - 59 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 120 yd | |
| Wales World Cafe | 7 Neville Street, Riverside | 172 yd | |
| Cegin Cafe | Transport House, 1 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 196 yd | |
| Wyndham Street Pantry | 3 - 5 Wyndham Street, Riverside | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 384 yd | |
| Cardiff Bowling Club | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 543 yd | |
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 551 yd | |
| Mad Dog Brewery Co | 17 - 19 Castle Street, Cathays | 560 yd | |
| The Gate Keeper | The Gatekeeper, 9 Westgate Street, Cathays | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 56 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 69 yd | |
| Riverside premier | 61 - 63 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 141 yd | |
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 252 yd | |
| Laziza Take-Away | 66 Tudor Street, Riverside | 424 yd | |
| Mr Kebab & Pizza | 56 Tudor Street, Riverside | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 487 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 510 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 708 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 727 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 847 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 | 160.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.