Buckingham Close is in Lisvane, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 0EY is located in the Lisvane and Thornhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckingham Close, Lisvane, Cardiff, CF14 0EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 0EX, CF14 0ES, CF14 0US, CF14 0EQ, CF14 0SF, CF14 0EZ, CF14 0TT, CF14 0SW, CF14 0XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF14 0EY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF14 0EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18% | 23.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 61% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 52% | 59.2% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 32% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 7.4% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 CF14 0EY this area, 4.4% 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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 4.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 61.1% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 89.4% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 90.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 91.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Close was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Lisvane and Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Buckingham Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lisvane and Thornhill and the 175th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Buckingham Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-03-25 | £529,655 |
| 4 Buckingham Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2014-08-27 | £629,051 |
| 3 Buckingham Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2011-05-20 | £659,463 |
| 2 Buckingham Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, a newly built property | £800,000 | 2000-04-28 | £3,225,197 |
| 4 Buckingham Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 1996-08-21 | £701,179 |
CF14 0EY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF14 0EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llysfaen Primary School Rowan Way , Lisvane CF14 0TB | - not rated | 646 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ The King R.C. Primary School Everest Avenue , Llanishen CF14 5AS | - not rated | 718 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Court Special School 96a Station Road , Llanishen CF14 5UX | - not rated | 848 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanishen High School Heol Hir , Llanishen CF14 5YL | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School Ty Draw Road , Lisvane CF23 6XL | - not rated | 1,174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanishen and lisvane visitor attraction centre | Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs Visitor Centre Lisvane Road, Llanishen | 534 yd | |
| Cafe 19thirteen | 1 Llwyn Y Pia Road, Lisvane | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Griffin Inn | The Black Griffin Inn Church Road, Lisvane | 708 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 | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.