Virgil Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 8TF 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 Virgil Street, Cardiff, CF11 8TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 8NE, CF11 8NB, CF11 8EB, CF11 6PE, CF11 8BN, CF11 8BJ, CF11 8AF, CF11 8EA, CF11 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 8TF 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 | 46.6% | 51.1% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 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 8TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 29.9% | 30% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 55.4% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 33.9% | 26.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 6.9% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 33.2% | 19.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 17.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 68.8% | 52.4% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 78.8% | 75% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 75% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 21.5% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 14.2% | 1.7% | 12.5% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Virgil Street was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Virgil Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 468th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Virgil Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-01 | £388,739 |
| 46 Virgil Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-01-13 | £311,138 |
| 44 Virgil Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-07-10 | £288,538 |
| 38 Virgil Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-06-01 | £165,362 |
| 38 Virgil Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-06-01 | £165,362 |
CF11 8TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 164 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 500 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 1,016 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 | 1,058 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 1,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black and White Cafe | 1A North Clive Street, Grangetown | 434 yd | |
| ANGEL'S CAFE | Administration Block, Wholesale Fruit Centre Bessemer Road, Leckwith | 493 yd | |
| Cafe Central @ House Of Sport | House Of Sport Clos Parc Morgannwg, Leckwith | 548 yd | |
| M&P Direct Limited Cardiff | Unit 1a, Glynstell Park Glynstell Close, Leckwith | 552 yd | |
| Pasha Sandwich Bar | 146 Clare Road, Grangetown | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 381 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 537 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 642 yd | |
| Penarth Road Snooker Club | Penarth Snooker And Social Club, Marriot House Penarth Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Fish and Chips | 59 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 411 yd | |
| EasyTali | 3 Clive Street, Grangetown | 478 yd | |
| Le Mandela | 156 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 492 yd | |
| inma's Continental Stores | 152 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 496 yd | |
| M A Fish Bar | 46 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 641 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 978 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 1,002 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 | 193.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.