Pen Y Bryn Place is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 3LF is located in the Gabalfa electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pen Y Bryn Place, Cardiff, CF14 3LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 3LE, CF14 3LG, CF14 3JX, CF14 3LD, CF14 3JY, CF14 3AG, CF14 3LB, CF14 3JU, CF14 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF14 3LF is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 49.9% | 45.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 54.2% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 CF14 3LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 55.9% | 64.7% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 22.3% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 52.9% | 48.9% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 26.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 18.5% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 32% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 79.9% | 64% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 7.6% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 72.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 72.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 72.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 11.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pen Y Bryn Place was 168.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% higher than the Gabalfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pen Y Bryn Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Gabalfa and the 169th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 503.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pen Y Bryn Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-04-14 | £358,482 |
| 3 Pen Y Bryn Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-01-31 | £192,394 |
| 2 Pen Y Bryn Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2018-06-01 | £344,290 |
| 3 Pen Y Bryn Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-07-05 | £383,715 |
| 4 Pen Y Bryn Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-10-25 | £370,147 |
CF14 3LF area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF14 3LF 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School 204 North Road , Gabalfa CF14 3BL | - not rated | 56 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 505 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 505 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Y Deryn School and Student Support Unit Viriamu Jones , Cefn Road CF14 3HS | - not rated | 942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food4All And St MarksCity Outreach | St Marks Church, 206 North Road, Gabalfa | 125 yd | |
| GOT BEEF | 83 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 283 yd | |
| Society Standard | 79 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 294 yd | |
| Grillhaus | 200 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 333 yd | |
| Waterloo Tea | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 190 - 194 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 29 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 349 yd | |
| North Star Bar & Kitchen | North Star, 131 North Road, Mynachdy | 436 yd | |
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 822 yd | |
| The Aneurin Bevan | Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath | 840 yd | |
| Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited | Three Horseshoes Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Palace | 103 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 262 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 41 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 327 yd | |
| Yan's Fish Bar | 182 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 355 yd | |
| Subway | Subway Unit 1a, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 363 yd | |
| Long Fang Kitchen | 144 - 146 North Road, Gabalfa | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society | 25 - 27 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 362 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 377 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 116 - 120 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 443 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 789 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 965 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.