Powderham Drive is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 8ND 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 Powderham Drive, Cardiff, CF11 8ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 8JN, CF11 8EA, CF11 8EB, CF11 6SH, CF11 8NE, CF11 8ET, CF11 6TB, CF11 6TH, CF11 6SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 8ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.5% | 38.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 43.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48.9% | 47.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 13.3% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.6% | 20.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 28.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.6% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74.5% | 67.9% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 86.2% | 78.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 78.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 16% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powderham Drive was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Powderham Drive has the lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Powderham Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-14 | £178,557 |
| 27 Powderham Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-12-20 | £338,597 |
| 33 Powderham Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2024-08-27 | £406,802 |
| 24 Powderham Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-10-24 | £323,820 |
| 52 Powderham Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-07-01 | £155,189 |
CF11 8ND 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 397 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 611 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 794 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 1,199 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 | 1,248 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 | 447 yd | |
| Mama's Caribbean Cuisine | 104 Clare Road, Grangetown | 561 yd | |
| Bab AL-Yemen Restaurant and Takeaway | 132 Clare Road, Grangetown | 581 yd | |
| Pasha Cafe and Takeaway | 136 Clare Road, Grangetown | 591 yd | |
| Pasha Sandwich Bar | 146 Clare Road, Grangetown | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 335 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 610 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Fish and Chips | 59 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 377 yd | |
| M A Fish Bar | 46 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 444 yd | |
| Le Mandela | 156 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 611 yd | |
| inma's Continental Stores | 152 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 612 yd | |
| Legends | 158 - 160 Clare Road, Grangetown | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 736 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 826 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 857 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 | 98.1% |
| 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 | 204.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.