Lansdowne Avenue West is in Canton, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 8FT 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 West, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 8FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 8PN, CF5 1JR, CF5 1JU, CF11 8DG, CF5 1LA, CF5 1JW, CF5 1JZ, CF5 1BD, CF11 8FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 8FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 45.5% | 60.5% | 15.0% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 34.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 1.6% | -8.1% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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 | 47.2% | 57.5% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 8.4% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 11.4% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 3.8% | -14.9% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.3% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 58.4% | 31.2% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 77.8% | 80.2% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 91% | 92.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 92.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdowne Avenue West was 102.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% higher than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lansdowne Avenue West has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 355th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Lansdowne Avenue West, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-05 | £261,978 |
| 63 Lansdowne Avenue West, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-05-11 | £255,695 |
| 63 Lansdowne Avenue West, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-05-11 | £255,695 |
| 44 Lansdowne Avenue West, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-02-20 | £191,340 |
| 48 Lansdowne Avenue West, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2019-12-20 | £247,937 |
CF11 8FT 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 | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 277 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Sanatorium Road , Canton CF11 8DG | - not rated | 277 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 821 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maasi's Cardiff | St Lukes Church Hall, St Luke's Church Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 206 yd | |
| Star of Wales | 438 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 234 yd | |
| Red Chilli restaurant | 442C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 238 yd | |
| Bloc Coffee LTD | The Former Toilet Block Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 253 yd | |
| Nook | 587 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 233 yd | |
| Clive Arms | 360 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 352 yd | |
| The Lansdowne Public House | The Lansdowne, 71 Beda Road, Canton | 728 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 992 yd | |
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nishirath kitchen | 428 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 229 yd | |
| Nishirath Kitchen | 442 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 232 yd | |
| Han Sing | 436 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 233 yd | |
| Mint Curry | 382 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 289 yd | |
| Top Deck Fish & Chips | 597 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 325 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 489 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 1,019 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Leckwith Road, Canton | 1,034 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 | 215.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.