Sophia Walk is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9LE 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 Sophia Walk, Cardiff, CF11 9LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9LL, CF11 9LN, CF11 9PG, CF11 9HE, CF11 9HD, CF11 9AY, CF11 9LP, CF11 9HF, CF11 9BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 9LE is primarily male, with 57.7% 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 | 54.3% | 42.3% | -12.0% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 57.7% | 12.0% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
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 9LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 55.3% | 67.3% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 25.6% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 0.8% | -11.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 59.3% | 60.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 22.7% | 25.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9LE this area, 3% 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 82.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 3% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 82.2% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 48.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95% | 88.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 87.7% | 86.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 87.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sophia Walk was 384.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.8% higher than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sophia Walk has the 5th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 46th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Sophia Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-04-06 | £629,060 |
| 5 Sophia Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2021-03-15 | £210,000 |
| 70 Sophia Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-09-11 | £324,287 |
| 2 Sophia Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2020-05-22 | £265,844 |
| 8 Sophia Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-07-14 | £275,340 |
CF11 9LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9LE 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 9LE 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 | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 465 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 1,173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgano Hotel | 58 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 58 yd | |
| Sport Wales National Centre | Welsh Institute Of Sport Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 114 yd | |
| Beverley Hotel | Beverley Hotel, 75 - 77 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 132 yd | |
| The Pontcanna Inn | 36 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 164 yd | |
| Kin & Ilk Pontcanna | Cathedral House, 31 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Managers Flat, The Cricketers, 66 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 42 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | Brewhouse And Kitchen Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 183 yd | |
| Cardiff Bowling Club | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 336 yd | |
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 399 yd | |
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood Hotel, 16 Severn Grove, Riverside | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Fat Cooks | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 336 yd | |
| Rock & Malt | 89 - 89A Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 525 yd | |
| Pontcanna Grill & Pizza/Pontcanna Spice | 90 - 92 Severn Road, Pontcanna | 531 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 542 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 499 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 637 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 816 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 877 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 | 220.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.