Sloper Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 8AF 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 Sloper Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 8BN, CF11 8NB, CF11 8EB, CF11 8NE, CF11 8BL, CF11 8TF, CF11 8BJ, CF11 8AY, CF11 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 8AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.1% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF11 8AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 30% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 55.4% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 33.9% | 26.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 6.9% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 33.2% | 19.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 17.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 68.8% | 52.4% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 78.8% | 75% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 75% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 21.5% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 14.2% | 1.7% | 12.5% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sloper Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sloper Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 468th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Sloper Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-09-18 | £110,000 |
| 101 Sloper Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2024-02-09 | £186,004 |
| 121 Sloper Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £201,888 | 2021-10-28 | £234,245 |
| 95 Sloper Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-08-05 | £238,934 |
| 107 Sloper Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-05-22 | £269,110 |
CF11 8AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 315 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 723 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 924 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 1,081 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 | 1,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Central @ House Of Sport | House Of Sport Clos Parc Morgannwg, Leckwith | 351 yd | |
| ANGEL'S CAFE | Administration Block, Wholesale Fruit Centre Bessemer Road, Leckwith | 412 yd | |
| Compass at Cardiff City Stadium | Cardiff City Stadium Leckwith Road, Canton | 531 yd | |
| M&P Direct Limited Cardiff | Unit 1a, Glynstell Park Glynstell Close, Leckwith | 598 yd | |
| Cardiff Seed Bank | Wholesale Fruit Centre Bessemer Road, Leckwith | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 563 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 760 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 838 yd | |
| Penarth Road Snooker Club | Penarth Snooker And Social Club, Marriot House Penarth Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Fish and Chips | 59 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 600 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Capital Retail Park Leckwith Road, Canton | 617 yd | |
| EasyTali | 3 Clive Street, Grangetown | 691 yd | |
| M A Fish Bar | 46 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 695 yd | |
| Le Mandela | 156 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 864 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 | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.