Marlborough Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 5BX is located in the Penylan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 5FB, CF24 3PF, CF23 5BT, CF23 5BR, CF24 3PH, CF24 3PG, CF24 3NT, CF23 5BD, CF2 3PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF23 5BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 43.9% | 49.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 56.1% | 50.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 CF23 5BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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 | 81.8% | 71% | -10.8% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.6% | 16.9% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 56.1% | 46% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 36.1% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 CF23 5BX this area, 8.5% 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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 54.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 92.3% | 74% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 80.5% | 67.9% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 68.1% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 11% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 9.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Road was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Penylan average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marlborough Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Penylan and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Petlan Court Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2025-03-05 | £200,926 |
| 50 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-28 | £425,534 |
| 42 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £10,530 | 2021-10-22 | £11,344 |
| 42A Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-03-10 | £238,889 |
| Flat 1 6 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-12-11 | £246,327 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF23 5BX 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 386 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 386 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 498 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 982 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 1,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichiban | 167 Albany Road, Roath | 103 yd | |
| Empire Restaurant | 157 - 159 Albany Road, Roath | 106 yd | |
| Scaramantica Pizzeria | 2 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath | 111 yd | |
| New Happy House | 151 Albany Road, Roath | 111 yd | |
| Mr Latte Coffee House | Rear Of 62 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Hotel | The Claude, 140 Albany Road, Roath | 159 yd | |
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 229 yd | |
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 352 yd | |
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 575 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo | 132A Albany Road, Roath | 137 yd | |
| China Kitchen Chop Suey House | 136 - 138 Albany Road, Roath | 141 yd | |
| New Haven Pizza | Retail Unit, 132 Albany Road, Roath | 143 yd | |
| Noble House | 133 Albany Road, Roath | 145 yd | |
| Baba's | 131C Albany Road, Roath | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29 - 33 Wellfield Road, Roath | 182 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 324 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 588 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 624 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 741 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 | 150.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.