Chester Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6PY 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 Chester Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6PZ, CF11 6PN, CF11 6PD, CF11 6PW, CF1 7TD, CF11 6PX, CF11 6PL, CF11 6RT, CF11 6PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 6PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 46.5% | 52.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 30.9% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.2% | 20.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 4.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.7% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 37.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 10% | 3.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 61.5% | 62.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 72.9% | 64.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 13.9% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 64.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 19.5% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 3.5% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 26% | 6.5% | 19.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Street was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 494th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Chester Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £246,200 | 2025-06-06 | £247,162 |
| 4 Chester Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-16 | £235,264 |
| 17 Chester Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-12-06 | £242,621 |
| 15 Chester Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,500 | 2023-05-03 | £179,400 |
| 22 Chester Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-12-05 | £173,718 |
CF11 6PY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 338 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 590 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 957 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 | 1,028 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 1,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Caribbean Cuisine | 104 Clare Road, Grangetown | 80 yd | |
| Bab AL-Yemen Restaurant and Takeaway | 132 Clare Road, Grangetown | 146 yd | |
| Pasha Cafe and Takeaway | 136 Clare Road, Grangetown | 170 yd | |
| Pasha Sandwich Bar | 146 Clare Road, Grangetown | 193 yd | |
| Flame Grill House | 179 Clare Road, Grangetown | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 129 yd | |
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 148 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 305 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 723 yd | |
| Great Western Lloyds Bar | 64 St Mary Street, Cathays | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M A Fish Bar | 46 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 101 yd | |
| Millennium Fish and Chips | 59 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 109 yd | |
| Legends | 158 - 160 Clare Road, Grangetown | 238 yd | |
| Victory | 140 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 321 yd | |
| Yangs Chinese Restaurant | 189A Penarth Road, Grangetown | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 380 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 550 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 560 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 844 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 875 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 | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.