Cathedral Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9LQ 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 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9LR, CF11 9QH, CF11 9JA, CF11 9JB, CF11 9LP, CF11 9PH, CF11 9PL, CF11 9HH, CF11 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 9LQ is primarily male, with 58.3% 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 | 44.9% | 41.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 55.1% | 58.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 9LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.1% 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 | 61.7% | 64.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 26.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 18.5% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 58.4% | 54% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 34.1% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 9LQ this area, 5.4% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 5.4% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.2% | 69.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.1% | 92.8% | 6.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 80.6% | 85.4% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 84.2% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cathedral Road was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cathedral Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 512th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 128 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-28 | £231,638 |
| Flat 5 130 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-11-03 | £394,382 |
| 132 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-11-04 | £387,178 |
| 126 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2021-09-30 | £907,403 |
| 124 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2021-09-23 | £843,007 |
CF11 9LQ 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 9LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9LQ 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Other | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 516 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 851 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 1,120 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 | 1,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedal Power | Friends Of Pedal Power Project Ltd, Scout Hall Fields Park Road, Pontcanna | 239 yd | |
| Beverley Hotel | Beverley Hotel, 75 - 77 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 248 yd | |
| Ground Bakery | 15 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 257 yd | |
| Cafe Brava | 71 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 269 yd | |
| Fido | 186 King's Road, Pontcanna | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | Managers Flat, The Cricketers, 66 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 300 yd | |
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood Hotel, 16 Severn Grove, Riverside | 376 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | Brewhouse And Kitchen Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 484 yd | |
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 499 yd | |
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Pantry Limited | 229 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 388 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 239 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 416 yd | |
| Rock & Malt | 89 - 89A Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 431 yd | |
| Pontcanna Grill & Pizza/Pontcanna Spice | 90 - 92 Severn Road, Pontcanna | 434 yd | |
| Two Fat Cooks | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 298 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 694 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 801 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 819 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 | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.