Broad Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 8BY 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 Broad Street, Cardiff, CF11 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 8HQ, CF11 8BX, CF11 8DF, CF11 8AP, CF5 1PN, CF11 8HP, CF5 1PP, CF11 6HR, CF5 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 8BY is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 50% | 46.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 39.7% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 37.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 4.3% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 44.3% | 42.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 28.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
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 8BY this area, 30% 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 | 34.5% | 30% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 29% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 80.1% | 68% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 88.3% | 82.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 81.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Street was 202.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.9% higher than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Canton and the 130th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Broad Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-12-04 | £134,177 |
| 6 Broad Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £140,080 | 2023-04-28 | £139,509 |
| 11 Broad Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2023-03-21 | £243,927 |
| 38 Broad Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2022-11-09 | £19,366 |
| 10A Broad Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-12-22 | £158,938 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 8BY 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ely and Caerau Children Centre - Michaelstone Community College Michaelstone Road , Ely CF5 4SX | - not rated | 4,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Riverside CF11 6HT | - not rated | 373 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Leckwith Road , Canton CF11 8AP | - not rated | 408 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8BR | - not rated | 556 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Al-Falah Academy 26 Wells Street , CF11 6DX | - not rated | 647 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Severn Junior School Severn Road , Canton CF11 9DZ | - not rated | 706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cantonese Cardiff | Riverside Cantonese Restaurant Leckwith Road, Riverside | 256 yd | |
| The Sand Martin | The Sandmartin Ffordd Fred Keenor, Canton | 374 yd | |
| Compass at Cardiff City Stadium | Cardiff City Stadium Leckwith Road, Canton | 513 yd | |
| Amaze Playz | Third Floor, Alexandra House, 307 - 315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 574 yd | |
| Taff Housing Association Community Hub | Unit 1, Alexandra House, 307 - 315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lansdowne Public House | The Lansdowne, 71 Beda Road, Canton | 386 yd | |
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 525 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 547 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 603 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 200 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 609 yd | |
| Canton Fishbar | 212 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 618 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian takeaway | 222 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 622 yd | |
| Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd | 230 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 630 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Capital Retail Park Leckwith Road, Canton | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 553 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 611 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Leckwith Road, Canton | 682 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 724 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 785 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 | 96.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.