Penarth Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6NL is located in the Grangetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 6NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6NP, CF11 6FS, CF11 6NT, CF11 6NX, CF11 6NU, CF11 7HT, CF11 6NQ, CF11 7LY, CF11 6NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 6NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 44.9% | 49.9% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 55.1% | 50.1% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 6NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 45.8% | 46.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 46.1% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 52.6% | 55.5% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 29.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.8% | 27.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 15.8% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 32.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 15.9% | 3.2% | -12.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.7% 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 | 8% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 16.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 14.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 51.4% | 44.7% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -36.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 6% | 0.6% | -5.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 49.1% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 15.1% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 14.7% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 49.3% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 26.7% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 6.5% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 37.6% | 6.5% | 31.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penarth Road was 185.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% higher than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penarth Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 149th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Penarth Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-04-04 | £266,054 |
| 182 Penarth Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-09-30 | £203,547 |
| 180 Penarth Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-09 | £233,902 |
| 186 Penarth Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2020-10-09 | £161,838 |
| 196 Penarth Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £136,950 | 2018-02-12 | £193,120 |
CF11 6NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6NL 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Other | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 129 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 377 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School Oakley Place , Grangetown CF11 7EU | - not rated | 656 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 668 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black and White Cafe | 1A North Clive Street, Grangetown | 38 yd | |
| Blend Coffee | 191 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 204 yd | |
| Mandi Madina | 170 Clare Road, Grangetown | 249 yd | |
| Community Café @ Grangetown Educational Centre | 183 - 187 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 267 yd | |
| MUSHTAQ SWEET | 177 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 189 yd | |
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 422 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 493 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 836 yd | |
| Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | Cardiff Bay Yacht Club Ferry Road, Grangetown | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyTali | 3 Clive Street, Grangetown | 50 yd | |
| Le Mandela | 156 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 107 yd | |
| inma's Continental Stores | 152 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 117 yd | |
| Victory | 140 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 168 yd | |
| Yangs Chinese Restaurant | 189A Penarth Road, Grangetown | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 250 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 982 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 989 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit J, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 1,023 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 | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.