Romilly Crescent is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9NQ 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 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, CF11 9NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9FF, CF11 9NN, CF11 9YP, CF11 9FA, CF11 9NH, CF11 9PF, CF11 9NR, CF11 9PD, CF11 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 9NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 56.3% | 53.5% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 25.6% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 50.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 10.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 62.8% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.3% | 89.8% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 87.7% | 86.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 86.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.5% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romilly Crescent was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romilly Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 130th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87A Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2025-06-10 | £178,541 |
| 79 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-03-08 | £581,495 |
| 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £261,373 | 2022-06-07 | £266,762 |
| 59 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2021-10-11 | £424,659 |
| 65 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2021-06-18 | £450,929 |
CF11 9NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 318 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 525 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 802 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 892 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefano's | 14 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 138 yd | |
| Outpost Bar & Kitchen | 7 Tair Erw Gain, Pontcanna | 155 yd | |
| Heaney/Uisce | 4 - 10 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 167 yd | |
| West Pizza | 60 Glynne Street, Pontcanna | 192 yd | |
| No.5 Pontcanna | 5 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 22 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 239 yd | |
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood Hotel, 16 Severn Grove, Riverside | 241 yd | |
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 343 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontcanna Grill & Pizza/Pontcanna Spice | 90 - 92 Severn Road, Pontcanna | 286 yd | |
| Rock & Malt | 89 - 89A Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 292 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 200 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 418 yd | |
| Canton Fishbar | 212 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 418 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian takeaway | 222 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 248 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 416 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 573 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 597 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 662 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 | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.