Portfield Crescent is in Llanishen, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 5QE is located in the Llanishen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portfield Crescent, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 5QD, CF14 5PS, CF14 5PR, CF14 5QB, CF14 5PT, CF14 5QF, CF14 5QG, CF14 5LF, CF14 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 5QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51% | -5.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 43.8% | 49% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 36.7% | 44.3% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 35.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 10.5% | -9.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 41.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 17.7% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 7.6% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 21.5% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 30.4% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.8% | 82.8% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 93.8% | 86.7% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 86.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portfield Crescent was 78.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.9% higher than the Cyncoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portfield Crescent has the 19th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed and the 453rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Portfield Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-05-26 | £115,350 |
| 15 Portfield Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-07-15 | £256,199 |
| Portfield House, 17A Portfield Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-05-20 | £393,018 |
| 5 Portfield Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,500 | 2021-12-10 | £343,620 |
| 32 Portfield Crescent, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2019-06-18 | £115,018 |
CF14 5QE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coed Glas Primary School Ty Glas Avenue , Llanishen CF14 5DW | - not rated | 495 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School Maes-Y-Coed Road , Heath CF14 4HG | - not rated | 534 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhydypenau Primary School Fidlas Avenue , Llanishen CF14 0NX | - not rated | 739 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Court Special School 96a Station Road , Llanishen CF14 5UX | - not rated | 982 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanishen High School Heol Hir , Llanishen CF14 5YL | - not rated | 1,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Parks Cafe | Go Air Trampoline Park Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen | 515 yd | |
| Cafe Central (Cardiff) Ltd | Llanishen Leisure Centre Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen | 539 yd | |
| Villaggio lakeside | 5 Fidlas Road, Cyncoed | 551 yd | |
| McDonalds | 75 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen | 568 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit 4a, Ty Glas Retail Park Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanishen RFC | 1 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen | 518 yd | |
| Three Arches | Three Arches Heathwood Road, Cyncoed | 545 yd | |
| Church Inn / K-Town,/Chik Box and Locked and Loaded | Church Inn Ty Glas Road, Llanishen | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks & Spencer Plc Unit 1, Ty Glas Retail Park Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen | 645 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 46 - 48 Station Road, Llanishen | 724 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 814 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 1,023 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 18 - 20 Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 1,067 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 | 202.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.