Cowbridge Road East is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9DN 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 9DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9BF, CF11 9DU, CF11 9DW, CF11 9BZ, CF1 9BZ, CF11 9BQ, CF11 9AH, CF11 9BH, CF11 9BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 9DN is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 41.4% | 45.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 58.6% | 54.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 9DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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% | 58.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 19% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 15.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37% | 38.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 29.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 16.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 19.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 4.5% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 48.4% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.2% | 75.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 78.4% | 69.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 10.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 68.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 5% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowbridge Road East was 236.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowbridge Road East has the 8th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 101st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 68A Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-07-17 | £354,755 |
CF11 9DN 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 | 115 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 222 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 485 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 887 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimchi | 72 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 27 yd | |
| Mattancherry | 153 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 38 yd | |
| Vivo Latino | 147 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 50 yd | |
| Mira Restaurant | 149 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 53 yd | |
| Easythali | 155 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 36 yd | |
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 312 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 319 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 359 yd | |
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 65 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 98 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 127 yd | |
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 268 yd | |
| Magic grill | 225 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 199 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 395 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 574 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 616 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 942 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.