Goetre Fawr is in Radyr, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF15 8ET is located in the Radyr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goetre Fawr, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF15 8DR, CF15 8EU, CF15 8FW, CF15 8FQ, CF15 8BF, CF15 8FY, CF15 8GL, CF15 8FX, CF15 8GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF15 8ET is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 54.6% | 46.8% | -7.8% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 53.2% | 7.8% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 CF15 8ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 45.3% | 45.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 42.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 75.4% | 65.4% | -10.0% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 21.2% | 26.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 CF15 8ET this area, 6.7% 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 66.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 66.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.5% | 88.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 90.8% | 93.5% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 93% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goetre Fawr was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Pentyrch and St Fagans average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Goetre Fawr has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pentyrch and St Fagans and the 351st lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 240.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Goetre Fawr, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2025-09-19 | £337,500 |
| 45 Goetre Fawr, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-10-04 | £181,085 |
| 15 Goetre Fawr, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2024-04-29 | £177,216 |
| 101 Goetre Fawr, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-11 | £316,308 |
| 43 Goetre Fawr, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-25 | £176,606 |
CF15 8ET 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radyr Comprehensive School Heol Isaf , Radyr CF15 8XG | - not rated | 405 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radyr Primary School Park Road , Radyr CF15 8DF | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coryton Primary School Hollybush Estate , Whitchurch CF14 7DS | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Deri Primary School Caer Graig , Radyr CF15 8RD | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ | - not rated | 1,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicchetti | 8 - 8A Station Road, Radyr | 596 yd | |
| Forest Farm Wardens Centre | Forest Farm Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch | 702 yd | |
| The Court House Coffee Shop | The Court House Rachel Close, Llandaff | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radyr Tap | Blain Builders, 1A Station Road, Radyr | 557 yd | |
| Whitchurch Rugby, Sports & Social Club | Whitchurch Rugby Club Samuel's Crescent, Whitchurch | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food | 2 Station Road, Radyr | 605 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Radyr Court Shopping Precinct Radyr Court Road, Llandaff | 1,051 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 | 93.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.5% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.