Ferry Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 7DW 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 Ferry Road, Cardiff, CF11 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 7DQ, CF11 7HA, CF11 7HE, CF11 7JG, CF11 7HQ, CF11 7DR, CF11 7EN, CF11 7NA, CF11 7EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 7DW is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 47.1% | 46.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 53.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 7DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 55% | 59.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 17.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -26.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 25.4% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -23.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 20.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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 7DW this area, 37.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 37.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 23.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 13.1% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 68.4% | 59.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 76.4% | 68.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 68.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 18.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 2.8% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 10.5% | 1.5% | 9.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferry Road was 122.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% higher than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ferry Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 283rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Ferry Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-06-11 | £205,801 |
| 17 Ferry Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-01-05 | £395,791 |
| Flat 2 3 Ferry Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-09-15 | £120,978 |
| Flat 2 49 Ferry Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2023-08-18 | £56,514 |
| Flat 3 49 Ferry Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2023-05-23 | £45,137 |
CF11 7DW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 108 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 | 207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 422 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 794 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangetown Baptist Church | Grangetown Baptist Church Clive Street, Grangetown | 512 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonald's, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 539 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | The Pod, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 539 yd | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Chicken | Unit M2, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 539 yd | |
| Cedar Tree Farm | Cedar Tree Farm Restaurant, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | Cardiff Bay Yacht Club Ferry Road, Grangetown | 127 yd | |
| Penarth Road Snooker Club | Penarth Snooker And Social Club, Marriot House Penarth Road | 722 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 915 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 961 yd | |
| Cardiff Yacht Club | Cardiff Yacht Club Windsor Esplanade, Butetown | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Chinese Takeaway | 136 Paget Street, Grangetown | 374 yd | |
| Pigsy's Hot food | Street Record Fleetway, Leckwith | 491 yd | |
| Grange Fish Bar | 105 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 691 yd | |
| EasyTali | 3 Clive Street, Grangetown | 777 yd | |
| Chicken Shack Cardiff | 38 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit J, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 350 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 539 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 582 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 859 yd | |
| Spanish Wines | 4 Stadium Close, Leckwith | 863 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 | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.