Ladysmith Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 5DT 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 Ladysmith Road, Cardiff, CF23 5DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 5DQ, CF23 9BA, CF23 5DW, CF23 5DL, CF23 5DJ, CF23 5DG, CF23 5DU, CF23 9AR, CF23 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 5DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF23 5DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 34.2% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 53.9% | 9.3% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 63.2% | 63.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 25.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5DT this area, 5.4% 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 73.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 12.6% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.4% | 73.1% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 39.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 86.8% | 86.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 91.9% | 89.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 89.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladysmith Road was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Penylan average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ladysmith Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Penylan and the 426th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Ladysmith Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-09-11 | £480,000 |
| 39 Ladysmith Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-03-31 | £503,531 |
| 3 Ladysmith Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2025-03-11 | £446,696 |
| 4 Ladysmith Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-01-15 | £369,405 |
| 13 Ladysmith Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-12-15 | £501,974 |
CF23 5DT 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 675 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 766 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 766 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 1,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penylan Pantry | 72A Kimberley Road, Penylan | 193 yd | |
| Mr Latte Coffee House | Rear Of 62 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath | 354 yd | |
| Scaramantica Pizzeria | 2 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath | 449 yd | |
| Saraztro | 57 Wellfield Road, Roath | 453 yd | |
| Silures | 55 Wellfield Road, Roath | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 418 yd | |
| Claude Hotel | The Claude, 140 Albany Road, Roath | 505 yd | |
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 600 yd | |
| St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd | St Peters Rfc Minster Road, Roath | 838 yd | |
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penylan Fish Bar | 6, Lady Margaret Court Colchester Avenue, Penylan | 457 yd | |
| The Wellfield | 30 Wellfield Road, Roath | 484 yd | |
| China Kitchen Chop Suey House | 136 - 138 Albany Road, Roath | 501 yd | |
| Indigo | 132A Albany Road, Roath | 507 yd | |
| New Haven Pizza | Retail Unit, 132 Albany Road, Roath | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29 - 33 Wellfield Road, Roath | 424 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 688 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue, Penylan | 915 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 946 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 981 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 | 205.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.