Ludlow Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 7BX 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 Ludlow Street, Cardiff, CF11 7BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 7DL, CF11 7HF, CF11 7BU, CF11 7DH, CF11 7HH, CF11 7EQ, CF11 7BZ, CF11 7DN, CF11 7ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 7BX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 7BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 40% | 46.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 35.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 47.2% | 48.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.1% | 22.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 15.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 36.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.1% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% 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 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 16.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 54.3% | 49.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 70.5% | 70.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 16.6% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 70.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 20.2% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 4.2% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 3.6% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 43.3% | 6.5% | 36.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ludlow Street was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ludlow Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 327th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Ludlow Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-10-20 | £246,720 |
| 25 Ludlow Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-05-05 | £226,980 |
| 1A Ludlow Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-02-12 | £141,742 |
| 8 Ludlow Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2011-03-18 | £243,224 |
| 23 Ludlow Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-11-01 | £222,671 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 7BX 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 116 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 | 143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 327 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 710 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 716 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | 1 Avondale Road, Grangetown | 422 yd | |
| Grangetown Baptist Church | Grangetown Baptist Church Clive Street, Grangetown | 448 yd | |
| Falafel Land Cardiff | 43 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 560 yd | |
| Khyber Cuisine | 21 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 622 yd | |
| Harafs | 17 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | Cardiff Bay Yacht Club Ferry Road, Grangetown | 429 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 722 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 794 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 871 yd | |
| Penarth Road Snooker Club | Penarth Snooker And Social Club, Marriot House Penarth Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Chinese Takeaway | 136 Paget Street, Grangetown | 249 yd | |
| Grange Fish Bar | 105 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 398 yd | |
| Dunya | 55 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 525 yd | |
| Chicken Shack Cardiff | 38 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 540 yd | |
| EasyTali | 3 Clive Street, Grangetown | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 642 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit J, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 653 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 833 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 881 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 | 225.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.