Ludlow Close is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 7DG 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 Close, Cardiff, CF11 7DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 7DN, CF11 7DH, CF11 7DT, CF11 7DX, CF11 7DF, CF11 7BX, CF11 7DL, CF11 7DJ, CF11 7BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 7DG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 7DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 37.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 58.9% | 59.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 27% | 23.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.4% | 16% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 6.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.8% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 40.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 17.4% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 14.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 58.6% | 51.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 9.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 77% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 77% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 39.5% | 6.5% | 33.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ludlow Close was 180.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% higher than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ludlow Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 157th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ludlow Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2024-11-08 | £365,318 |
| 7 Ludlow Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-06-26 | £304,826 |
| 5 Ludlow Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-08-23 | £335,913 |
| 10 Ludlow Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-04-19 | £253,963 |
| 5 Ludlow Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2017-03-15 | £253,681 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 7DG 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 194 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 | 241 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 292 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 582 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | 1 Avondale Road, Grangetown | 355 yd | |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Hamadryad | Ysgol Hamadryad Hamadryad Road, Butetown | 582 yd | |
| Grangetown Baptist Church | Grangetown Baptist Church Clive Street, Grangetown | 582 yd | |
| Falafel Land Cardiff | 43 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 672 yd | |
| Khyber Cuisine | 21 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | Cardiff Bay Yacht Club Ferry Road, Grangetown | 444 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 681 yd | |
| Cardiff Yacht Club | Cardiff Yacht Club Windsor Esplanade, Butetown | 799 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 851 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Chinese Takeaway | 136 Paget Street, Grangetown | 384 yd | |
| Grange Fish Bar | 105 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 483 yd | |
| Dunya | 55 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 633 yd | |
| Chicken Shack Cardiff | 38 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 658 yd | |
| Pigsy's Hot food | Street Record Fleetway, Leckwith | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit J, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 663 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 766 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 795 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 850 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 | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.