West Lee is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9DR 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 West Lee, Cardiff, CF11 9DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9DT, CF11 9EX, CF11 9QP, CF11 9AF, CF11 9AE, CF11 9HA, CF11 9EW, CF11 9FH, CF11 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 9DR 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 9DR, 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 West Lee 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.
West Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 West Lee, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-02-07 | £147,290 |
| 21 West Lee, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-05-14 | £131,271 |
| 99 West Lee, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-19 | £155,556 |
| 53 West Lee, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-08-22 | £124,940 |
| 31 West Lee, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2017-08-24 | £107,556 |
CF11 9DR 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 | 547 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 747 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 1,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cegin Cafe | Transport House, 1 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 63 yd | |
| Wales World Cafe | 7 Neville Street, Riverside | 138 yd | |
| Slimming World Consultant | 25A Neville Street, Riverside | 168 yd | |
| Kin & Ilk Pontcanna | Cathedral House, 31 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 237 yd | |
| Maruti Restaurant and Grocery Limited | 53 - 59 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 180 yd | |
| Cardiff Bowling Club | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 379 yd | |
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 412 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | Brewhouse And Kitchen Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 436 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Managers Flat, The Cricketers, 66 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 171 yd | |
| Lucky House | 56 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 264 yd | |
| Riverside premier | 61 - 63 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 343 yd | |
| Two Fat Cooks | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 379 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 576 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 690 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 767 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 869 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 113 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.