Armoury Drive is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 4NP is located in the Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Armoury Drive, Cardiff, CF14 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 4NN, CF14 4NL, CF14 4NQ, CF14 4NT, CF14 4QF, CF14 4PH, CF14 4PD, CF14 4SG, CF14 4QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 4NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 37.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 58.6% | 57.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 CF14 4NP this area, 9.2% 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 2.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 11% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.2% | 61.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.6% 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 | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 59.1% | 62.6% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -18.8% |
| Arab | 12.2% | 6.4% | -5.8% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 65.6% | 67.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 21.9% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 67.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 4.1% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 4.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 10% | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armoury Drive was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Armoury Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Heath and the 112th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Armoury Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2024-12-06 | £369,262 |
| 25 Armoury Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-10-22 | £320,932 |
| 12 Armoury Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2024-09-13 | £306,170 |
| 45 Armoury Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-02-29 | £392,966 |
| 34 Armoury Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-20 | £288,996 |
CF14 4NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CF14 4NP 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 | 133 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 60 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School Maes-Y-Coed Road , Heath CF14 4HG | - not rated | 721 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School Lon Uchaf , Rhiwbeina CF14 6HL | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed Glas Primary School Ty Glas Avenue , Llanishen CF14 5DW | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol-Y-Wern Llangrannog Road , Llanishen CF14 5BL | - not rated | 1,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Coffee Outlet | Woodland House Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 375 yd | |
| Valerie Russell | 40 Waun-y-groes Avenue, Rhiwbina | 597 yd | |
| St Andrews Methodist Church Luncheon Club | St Andrews Methodist Church Caerphilly Road, Heath | 767 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit 4a, Ty Glas Retail Park Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen | 831 yd | |
| Greek Village | 110 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Inn | 1 - 3 Birchgrove Road, Heath | 914 yd | |
| The New Inn | 67 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chop Suey House | 319 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 190 yd | |
| The Fisheries | 127 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 799 yd | |
| Delhi Cuisine | 119 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 822 yd | |
| Golden Bbq | 112 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 826 yd | |
| Devonshire Pantry | 117 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Supermarket Caerphilly Road, Heath | 182 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl, 170 Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 217 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 390 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 122 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 770 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 827 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 | 183.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.