Brindley Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 8TX 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 Brindley Road, Cardiff, CF11 8TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 8TX is primarily male, with 56% 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 | 48.8% | 44% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 56% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 8TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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 | 64.3% | 68.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 24.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) 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 | 60.9% | 55.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 35.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8TX this area, 5.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 60% | 61.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 27.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0.4% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 76.3% | 75.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 74.9% | 75.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 75.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 10.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 3.5% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brindley Road was 959.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.7% higher than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brindley Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 9th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gullivers Hire Brindley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £1,569,211 | 2019-05-08 | £1,894,535 |
| Unit 9 Brindley Business Park Brindley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-05-03 | £93,396 |
| 3 Brindley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-04-28 | £307,414 |
| Gullivers Hire Brindley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-03-24 | £198,294 |
CF11 8TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llandough Primary Dochdwy Road , Llandough CF64 2QD | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 1,310 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 | 1,349 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar | Units 2a, Riverside Park Penarth Road, Leckwith | 257 yd | |
| CULTVR LAB | 325 - 327 Penarth Road, Leckwith | 284 yd | |
| Chat Cafe | Pumping Station Antiques Centre Penarth Road, Leckwith | 294 yd | |
| Zone Play Cardiff | 5 Stadium Close, Leckwith | 397 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, Freemans Parc Penarth Road, Leckwith | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penarth Road Snooker Club | Penarth Snooker And Social Club, Marriot House Penarth Road | 578 yd | |
| Llandough & Leckwith Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Penlan Road, Llandough | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigsy's Hot food | Street Record Fleetway, Leckwith | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Wines | 4 Stadium Close, Leckwith | 379 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit J, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 946 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 1,014 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Cardiff Bay Retail Park Ferry Road, Grangetown | 1,073 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.