Kings Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9DE 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 Kings Road, Cardiff, CF11 9DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9DG, CF11 9EL, CF11 9HL, CF11 9EG, CF11 9DQ, CF11 9EN, CF11 9DL, CF11 9DF, CF11 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 9DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 50% | 53.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 32.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 57.8% | 61.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 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 9DE this area, 3.2% 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 71.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 3.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 71.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 37.6% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 90.8% | 89.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 87.1% | 88.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 88.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 1.2% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kings Road has the lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 110th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-01-18 | £633,265 |
| Apartment 2 127 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-12-01 | £407,470 |
| 157 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-04-21 | £622,072 |
| 167 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-10-17 | £532,430 |
| 167 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-07-05 | £378,962 |
CF11 9DE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 9DE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 9DE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 260 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 633 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 834 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 1,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Gooch Artisan Baker | 183A King's Road, Pontcanna | 107 yd | |
| The Wardrobe | Store A, 183A King's Road, Pontcanna | 107 yd | |
| The Danish Bakery/ Brod | 126 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 116 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 173 King's Road, Pontcanna | 127 yd | |
| No.5 Pontcanna | 5 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood Hotel, 16 Severn Grove, Riverside | 121 yd | |
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 338 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Managers Flat, The Cricketers, 66 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 367 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 378 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock & Malt | 89 - 89A Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 138 yd | |
| Pontcanna Grill & Pizza/Pontcanna Spice | 90 - 92 Severn Road, Pontcanna | 143 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 398 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 423 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 150 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 418 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 523 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 957 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.