Kings Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9DF 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 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9DQ, CF11 9EN, CF11 9FD, CF11 9DL, CF11 9ER, CF11 9HQ, CF11 9HN, CF11 9PE, CF11 9PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 9DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 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 9DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 48.4% | 46.2% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 40% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 64.1% | 55.1% | -9.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 34.6% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9DF this area, 7.6% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 7.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 71% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.6% | 88.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 86.4% | 84.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 84.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 3.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 316.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kings Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 62nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-01-31 | £223,699 |
| First Floor Flat 186 - 188 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,500 | 2022-08-18 | £196,881 |
| 191 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-01-21 | £387,065 |
| 192 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-06-29 | £542,294 |
| 190 Kings Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2019-08-20 | £525,275 |
CF11 9DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 9DF 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 395 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 556 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 934 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 964 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 1,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | 173 King's Road, Pontcanna | 27 yd | |
| Fido | 186 King's Road, Pontcanna | 36 yd | |
| Alex Gooch Artisan Baker | 183A King's Road, Pontcanna | 52 yd | |
| The Wardrobe | Store A, 183A King's Road, Pontcanna | 52 yd | |
| Ground Bakery | 15 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood Hotel, 16 Severn Grove, Riverside | 108 yd | |
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 232 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 359 yd | |
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 377 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Managers Flat, The Cricketers, 66 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontcanna Grill & Pizza/Pontcanna Spice | 90 - 92 Severn Road, Pontcanna | 193 yd | |
| Rock & Malt | 89 - 89A Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 194 yd | |
| Hot Pantry Limited | 229 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 370 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 239 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 386 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 1 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 525 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 532 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 595 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 895 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 | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.