Penhill Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9PR 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 Penhill Road, Cardiff, CF11 9PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9QN, CF11 9SN, CF11 9QD, CF11 9NW, CF11 9QA, CF11 9PS, CF11 9QE, CF11 9PX, CF11 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF11 9PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 47.8% | 53.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 34.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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 (88.2%) 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 | 53.1% | 57.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9PR this area, 5.1% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.1% | 73.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 92% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 89.4% | 89.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 89.4% | 88.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penhill Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Penhill Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Riverside and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Penhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-04-23 | £661,634 |
| Ground Floor Flat 32 Penhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-08-12 | £276,442 |
| 38A Penhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-05-08 | £572,278 |
| Flat 2 34 Penhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-01-18 | £259,722 |
| Flat 1 34 Penhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-10 | £280,670 |
CF11 9PR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9PR 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 478 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 574 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 885 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH | - not rated | 994 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 1,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORIEL’S | 221 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 305 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 211 - 217 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 335 yd | |
| Llanover Hall Arts Centre | Llanover Hall Arts Centre Romilly Road, Canton | 364 yd | |
| Milkwood | 83 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 366 yd | |
| The Smoke House | 77 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 144 yd | |
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 424 yd | |
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood Hotel, 16 Severn Grove, Riverside | 575 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 641 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden | 239 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 259 yd | |
| Hot Pantry Limited | 229 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 285 yd | |
| Pontcanna Grill & Pizza/Pontcanna Spice | 90 - 92 Severn Road, Pontcanna | 650 yd | |
| Rock & Malt | 89 - 89A Wyndham Crescent, Pontcanna | 654 yd | |
| Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd | 230 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 502 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 811 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 865 yd | |
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 933 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 979 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.