Kestell Drive is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 7BF 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 Kestell Drive, Cardiff, CF11 7BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 7FA, CF11 7JJ, CF11 7GX, CF11 7PE, CF11 7QE, CF11 7QA, CF11 7EX, CF11 7FE, CF11 7FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 7BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 43% | 49.5% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 57% | 50.5% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 7BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 67.7% | 61.9% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 26.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 62% | 51.9% | -10.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around CF11 7BF this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.5% | 62% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.6% | 64.9% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 76% | 70.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 70.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestell Drive was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kestell Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 362nd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Kestell Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-05-19 | £331,289 |
| 22 Kestell Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-05-14 | £245,717 |
| 23 Kestell Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £226,500 | 2024-06-26 | £236,869 |
| 28 Kestell Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-07-18 | £339,533 |
| 17 Kestell Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-05 | £216,091 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 680 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 828 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School Oakley Place , Grangetown CF11 7EU | - not rated | 951 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Stuart Primary Adelaide Street , Butetown CF10 5BS | - not rated | 1,331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Tree Farm | Cedar Tree Farm Restaurant, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 377 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonald's, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 412 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | The Pod, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 412 yd | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Chicken | Unit M2, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 412 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 2 Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | Cardiff Bay Yacht Club Ferry Road, Grangetown | 726 yd | |
| Cardiff Yacht Club | Cardiff Yacht Club Windsor Esplanade, Butetown | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 3b Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown | 507 yd | |
| Pigsy's Hot food | Street Record Fleetway, Leckwith | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 412 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 458 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons International Drive, Grangetown | 604 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit J, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 679 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| 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 | 120.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.