Lake Road East is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 5NN 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 Lake Road East, Cardiff, CF23 5NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 5PA, CF23 5NS, CF23 5LF, CF23 5LE, CF23 5NT, CF23 5LB, CF23 5JY, CF23 5LD, CF23 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 5NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 51.8% | -5.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 43% | 48.2% | 5.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.2% | 29.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 48.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 49.3% | 46.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -11.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 54.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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 | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.1% | 73.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 87.4% | 79.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 80.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 14.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake Road East was 104.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Penylan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lake Road East has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Penylan and the 345th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Park View Apartments, 74 Lake Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-12-12 | £540,179 |
| 18 Lake Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2022-08-26 | £1,160,249 |
| 26 Lake Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2019-12-17 | £982,178 |
| 8 Elizabeth Court Lake Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2018-05-25 | £181,053 |
| 50 Lake Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2018-05-11 | £849,960 |
CF23 5NN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF23 5NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 938 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary School Ontario Way , Lakeside CF23 6HB | - not rated | 949 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints C.I.W. Primary School Ael-Y-Bryn , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LF | - not rated | 1,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Maryport Coffee Shop | 10 Maryport Road, Penylan | 265 yd | |
| Terra Nova Cafe | Terra Nova Cafe, Roath Park Lake Road West, Cyncoed | 306 yd | |
| St Davids Sixth Form College | St Davids Roman Catholic Sixth Form College Ty-gwyn Road, Penylan | 750 yd | |
| Ilili Restaurant Ltd | 39 Wedal Road, Cathays | 763 yd | |
| Aroma Express | Brecknock House, University Hospital Of Wales Residential Road, Heath | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Model Engineering Soc | Model Railway, Heath Park King George V Drive East, Heath | 978 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.5% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.