Dorset Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6PS 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 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6PW, CF11 6PR, CF11 6PU, CF11 6PP, CF11 6PQ, CF1 7TD, CF11 6PX, CF11 6PG, CF11 6PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 6PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 49% | 55.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 29.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 45.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 37.1% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 21.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 45.7% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 81.3% | 70% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 85.7% | 71.1% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 70.8% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Street was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorset Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 186th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dorset Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-09-26 | £210,000 |
| 5 Dorset Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-29 | £220,061 |
| 22 Dorset Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £239,260 | 2024-01-25 | £252,525 |
| 11 Dorset Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2023-07-19 | £248,120 |
| 15 Dorset Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2023-05-02 | £240,954 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 259 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 482 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 911 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 | 959 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 1,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bab AL-Yemen Restaurant and Takeaway | 132 Clare Road, Grangetown | 150 yd | |
| Pasha Cafe and Takeaway | 136 Clare Road, Grangetown | 160 yd | |
| Pasha Sandwich Bar | 146 Clare Road, Grangetown | 171 yd | |
| Mama's Caribbean Cuisine | 104 Clare Road, Grangetown | 178 yd | |
| Flame Grill House | 179 Clare Road, Grangetown | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 115 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 223 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 243 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 775 yd | |
| Great Western Lloyds Bar | 64 St Mary Street, Cathays | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Fish and Chips | 59 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 81 yd | |
| M A Fish Bar | 46 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 183 yd | |
| Legends | 158 - 160 Clare Road, Grangetown | 199 yd | |
| Victory | 140 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 253 yd | |
| inma's Continental Stores | 152 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 338 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 658 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 669 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 952 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 980 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.