CF11 8AS is in Leckwith, Cardiff and The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF11 8AS is located in the Dinas Powys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Glamorgan. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 8AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF11 8AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 19.2% | 24.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 59% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 50.2% | 58.3% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 11.4% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 56.8% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 92.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CF11 8AS was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Dinas Powys average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
CF11 8AS has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Dinas Powys and the 206th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynwell Farm House, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-11-03 | £537,312 |
| The Dutch Barn Brynwell Farm, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-09-05 | £88,737 |
| Brynwell Farm House, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-12 | £370,483 |
| Gower Cottage, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-03-31 | £722,664 |
| Foresters House, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £640,460 | 2019-06-05 | £834,784 |
CF11 8AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF11 8AS 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandough Primary Dochdwy Road , Llandough CF64 2QD | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff West Community High School Penally Road , CF5 5XP | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 64.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 64.0% |
| Median download speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.