Ferndale Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 7AZ 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 Ferndale Street, Cardiff, CF11 7AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 7BA, CF1 7JU, CF11 6JU, CF11 7AA, CF11 6JW, CF11 7AN, CF11 6NH, CF11 7BB, CF11 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 7AZ is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 43.4% | 45.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 56.6% | 54.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 7AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 50.7% | 54.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 35.8% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 43.7% | 51.9% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 28.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 22.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 40.8% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| 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 46.3% 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 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 12% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 18.5% | 17.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 14.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 53.9% | 46.3% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 68.1% | 65.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 18.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 65% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 22.3% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 5.3% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 31.5% | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferndale Street was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferndale Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 498th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Ferndale Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-07-04 | £275,805 |
| 7 Ferndale Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-03-15 | £273,240 |
| 37 Ferndale Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-06-13 | £64,722 |
| 49 Ferndale Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-03-18 | £219,502 |
| 5 Ferndale Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2021-03-05 | £271,938 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 7AZ 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 | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Construction | 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 | 247 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 628 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 711 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 | 747 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 1,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSHTAQ SWEET | 177 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 84 yd | |
| Harafs | 17 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 91 yd | |
| Khyber Cuisine | 21 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 98 yd | |
| Community Café @ Grangetown Educational Centre | 183 - 187 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 106 yd | |
| Vegetarian Food Studio | 115 - 117 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 192 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 300 yd | |
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 464 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 473 yd | |
| Great Western Lloyds Bar | 64 St Mary Street, Cathays | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangs Chinese Restaurant | 189A Penarth Road, Grangetown | 154 yd | |
| Legends | 158 - 160 Clare Road, Grangetown | 166 yd | |
| Chicken Shack Cardiff | 38 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 171 yd | |
| Dunya | 55 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 189 yd | |
| Victory | 140 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 129 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 772 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 779 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 874 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 877 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 | 127.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.