Lansdowne Avenue East is in Canton, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 8BU is located in the Canton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lansdowne Avenue East, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 8BW, CF5 1PS, CF5 1PW, CF5 1PU, CF5 1PR, CF5 1ND, CF5 1LY, CF5 1NA, CF5 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 8BU 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 | 47.9% | 51.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.9% | -3.2% | 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 8BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 29.2% | 30.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 53.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.1% | 39% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 42.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 13.9% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 13.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 37.7% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.8% | 81.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 90.4% | 92.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 92.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdowne Avenue East was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lansdowne Avenue East has the 26th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 441st lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Lansdowne Avenue East, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-04-29 | £100,000 |
| 15 Lansdowne Avenue East, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2021-09-30 | £340,130 |
| 12 Lansdowne Avenue East, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-01-29 | £205,351 |
| 16 Lansdowne Avenue East, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2020-09-18 | £339,266 |
| 15 Lansdowne Avenue East, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-03-18 | £247,308 |
CF11 8BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Sanatorium Road , Canton CF11 8DG | - not rated | 333 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 335 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 361 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 532 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Methodist Church | Wesley Methodist Church Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 451 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | 322 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 469 yd | |
| Cookies ānā Kreme Cardiff | 324 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 472 yd | |
| FFLOC | 327 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 478 yd | |
| Dino's Breakfast | 327 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lansdowne Public House | The Lansdowne, 71 Beda Road, Canton | 183 yd | |
| Clive Arms | 360 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 524 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 543 yd | |
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 663 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Plus Fish Bar | 318 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 465 yd | |
| Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd | 230 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 477 yd | |
| Standard Takeaway | 336 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 485 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian takeaway | 222 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 487 yd | |
| Canton Chinese delight | 358 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 388 yd | |
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 539 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 705 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Leckwith Road, Canton | 714 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data Ā© 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 | 150.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.