Cowbridge Road East is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9AH is located in the Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF1 9BZ, CF11 9DW, CF11 9BH, CF11 9DX, CF11 9BZ, CF11 9AJ, CF11 9DN, CF11 9BF, CF11 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 9AH is primarily male, with 55.3% 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 | 45.8% | 44.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 54.2% | 55.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 9AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.6% 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 | 62.9% | 69.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 31.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 20.1% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 50.7% | 48.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 3.7% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 6.8% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 52.2% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 68.7% | 74.3% | 5.6% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 71.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 71.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 12% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 71.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowbridge Road East was 772.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 370.2% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cowbridge Road East has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 14th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 The Cube, 165 - 167 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-09-09 | £140,000 |
| 155 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-09-15 | £216,752 |
| 151 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-01-06 | £252,450 |
| 171 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-20 | £197,408 |
| 9 The Cube, 165 - 167 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2022-06-15 | £93,897 |
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 416 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 811 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 1,267 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 Italian Way | The Italian Way, 157 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 17 yd | |
| Four Seasons Coffee House | 169 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 19 yd | |
| Indo Cymru Restaurant | 173 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 32 yd | |
| Smokin Griddle | 86 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 38 yd | |
| The Athenian Tree | 185 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 64 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 224 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 264 yd | |
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 340 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 43 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 50 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 75 yd | |
| Magic grill | 225 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 177 yd | |
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 111 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 298 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 485 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 598 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 997 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.