Cathedral Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9PL 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 9PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9JB, CF11 9HJ, CF11 9JD, CF11 9PN, CF11 9JH, CF11 9PJ, CF11 9LQ, CF11 9HN, CF11 9HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 9PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 9PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 57.2% | 52.6% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 34.9% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.1% | 59.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 22.5% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -11.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 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 9PL this area, 9.6% 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 61.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.3% | 61.8% | -5.5% | 33.8% | 28.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89% | 87.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 86.8% | 88.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 88.3% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.9% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cathedral Road was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cathedral Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 421st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2023-12-01 | £862,767 |
| 171 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2023-10-26 | £1,223,072 |
| 161 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £876,000 | 2022-01-28 | £997,262 |
| Flat 1 169 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £702,500 | 2020-12-11 | £861,509 |
| 179 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2016-10-21 | £848,571 |
CF11 9PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 9PL 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 556 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 767 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 993 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 1,139 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 | 1,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Brava | 71 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 143 yd | |
| The Smoke House | 77 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 154 yd | |
| Milkwood | 83 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 163 yd | |
| Ground Bakery | 15 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 171 yd | |
| Fido | 186 King's Road, Pontcanna | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood Hotel, 16 Severn Grove, Riverside | 342 yd | |
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 373 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Managers Flat, The Cricketers, 66 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 420 yd | |
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 441 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Pantry Limited | 229 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 265 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 239 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 293 yd | |
| Rock & Malt | 89 - 89A Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 416 yd | |
| Pontcanna Grill & Pizza/Pontcanna Spice | 90 - 92 Severn Road, Pontcanna | 418 yd | |
| Sushi Plus T/A | 14 Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 241 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 723 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 767 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 820 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 | 218.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.