Taff Embankment is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 7BE 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 Taff Embankment, Cardiff, CF11 7BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 7BL, CF11 6JT, CF11 7BB, CF11 6NG, CF11 6NF, CF10 5DX, CF11 6JU, CF11 7BD, CF11 6QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 7BE is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 44% | 45.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 56% | 54.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 7BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.4% 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 | 80.1% | 84.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 46.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -34.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 12.5% | 13.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 52.3% | 41.3% | -11.0% | 16.9% | 24.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 28.8% | 17.6% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 13.6% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 68.8% | 55.8% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 75.8% | 60.2% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 12.1% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 60.5% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 14.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 14.5% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 15.9% | 46.2% | -30.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 22.1% | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taff Embankment was 380.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 224.5% higher than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Taff Embankment has the 3rd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 47th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 447.1%.
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 Taff Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-06-30 | £423,853 |
| 32 Taff Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £444,000 | 2022-06-22 | £478,942 |
| Flat 1, 38 Taff Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-17 | £188,931 |
| Flat 3 38 Taff Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2021-08-27 | £111,670 |
| Flat A, 30 Taff Embankment, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-09-10 | £195,863 |
CF11 7BE 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 7BE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 236 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 849 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 | 858 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian Food Studio | 115 - 117 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 100 yd | |
| Harafs | 17 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 261 yd | |
| MUSHTAQ SWEET | 177 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 262 yd | |
| Handlebar Barista | Cardiff Container 3, Meanwhile House Cardiff Williams Way, Butetown | 262 yd | |
| Khyber Cuisine | 21 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 306 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 328 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 370 yd | |
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 570 yd | |
| Great Western Lloyds Bar | 64 St Mary Street, Cathays | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunya | 55 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 283 yd | |
| Chicken Shack Cardiff | 38 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 309 yd | |
| Legends | 158 - 160 Clare Road, Grangetown | 325 yd | |
| Yangs Chinese Restaurant | 189A Penarth Road, Grangetown | 336 yd | |
| Victory | 140 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 309 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 701 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 716 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 718 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 721 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.