Talbot Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9BW 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 Talbot Street, Cardiff, CF11 9BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9BP, CF11 9BY, CF11 9ED, CF11 9BS, CF1 9HD, CF1 9HE, CF11 9BX, CF11 9BQ, CF11 9BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 9BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52% | 49.3% | -2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.6% | 39.7% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 42% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 57.5% | 65.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 22.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -11.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 7.4% | 0.8% | -6.6% | 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.
In the area around CF11 9BW this area, 6.2% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 6.2% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 69.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.3% | 88.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 88.8% | 83.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 83.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Street was 230.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talbot Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 104th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34B Talbot Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2025-05-08 | £323,444 |
| 34 Talbot Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £600 | 2025-02-28 | £596 |
| 37 Talbot Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £620,149 | 2024-11-01 | £630,577 |
| 5 Talbot Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2024-04-25 | £420,403 |
| 4 Talbot Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-10-03 | £563,147 |
CF11 9BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF11 9BW 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 237 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 699 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 942 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kin & Ilk Pontcanna | Cathedral House, 31 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 212 yd | |
| Poca ltd | 11 King's Road, Pontcanna | 223 yd | |
| Kimchi | 72 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 232 yd | |
| The Pontcanna Inn | 36 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 241 yd | |
| Caribbean Joint Kitchen | 2 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 188 yd | |
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 234 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Managers Flat, The Cricketers, 66 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 302 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | Brewhouse And Kitchen Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 319 yd | |
| Cardiff Bowling Club | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 236 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 249 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 289 yd | |
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 339 yd | |
| Two Fat Cooks | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 352 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 541 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 554 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 684 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 1,013 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.