Cowbridge Road East is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 9QP 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 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 9AE, CF11 9DR, CF11 9DT, CF11 6LF, CF1 8LT, CF1 9AE, CF11 9RZ, CF11 9FH, CF11 6LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF11 9QP 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 | 41.3% | 41.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 58.7% | 58.3% | -0.4% | 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 9QP, 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 | 56.6% | 64.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 26.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 18.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 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 | 55.5% | 54% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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 9QP 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 | 14.9% | 5.4% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 3.6% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 69.7% | 31.0% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 11.9% | 0% | -11.9% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 1% | -8.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 58.3% | 92.8% | 34.5% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 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 | 64.3% | 85.4% | 21.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 1.7% | -15.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 84.2% | 22.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 3.8% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 3.4% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2.1% | -6.4% | 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 Cowbridge Road East was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cowbridge Road East 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1998-03-31 | £476,907 |
CF11 9QP 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 9QP 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 9QP 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 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 626 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 785 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 1,494 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cegin Cafe | Transport House, 1 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 62 yd | |
| Slimming World Consultant | 25A Neville Street, Riverside | 143 yd | |
| Wales World Cafe | 7 Neville Street, Riverside | 151 yd | |
| Maruti Restaurant and Grocery Limited | 53 - 59 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 255 yd | |
| Kin & Ilk Pontcanna | Cathedral House, 31 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Squash Racket Club | Cardiff Squash Rackets Club Ryder Street, Pontcanna | 257 yd | |
| Cardiff Bowling Club | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 414 yd | |
| The Kings Castle | Kings Castle, 74 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 484 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | Brewhouse And Kitchen Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 493 yd | |
| Mad Dog Brewery Co | 17 - 19 Castle Street, Cathays | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 56 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 201 yd | |
| Rocket Joes Pizza | 6 Neville Street, Riverside | 212 yd | |
| Riverside premier | 61 - 63 Lower Cathedral Road, Riverside | 276 yd | |
| Two Fat Cooks | Cardiff Bowling Club Sophia Close, Pontcanna | 414 yd | |
| Mario's Takeaway | 78 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 619 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 641 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 114 St Mary Street, Cathays | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 833 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.