Lake Road East is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 5PB is located in the Cyncoed 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 5PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 5NQ, CF23 6DG, CF23 6DE, CF23 6DP, CF23 6DT, CF23 6DR, CF23 5PL, CF23 6DQ, CF23 6DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 5PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF23 5PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 23% | 23.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 59.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 12.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 47.4% | 57.9% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 28% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 5PB this area, 9.8% 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 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 62% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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 | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 12.1% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.1% | 66.2% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 81.6% | 80.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 14.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 80.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 0.7% | -11.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 22.6% | 6.5% | 16.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake Road East was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Cyncoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lake Road East has the 20th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed and the 171st lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% 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 4 Lake View Court Lake Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-06-27 | £456,383 |
| 6 Lake View Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-07-12 | £401,623 |
| 5 Lake View Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-02-14 | £278,659 |
| Flat 2 Lake View Court Lake Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-15 | £428,462 |
| Flat 3 Lake View Court Lake Road East, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-07-12 | £417,107 |
CF23 5PB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF23 5PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary School Ontario Way , Lakeside CF23 6HB | - not rated | 477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff High School Llandennis Road , Cyncoed CF23 6WG | - not rated | 688 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhydypenau Primary School Fidlas Avenue , Llanishen CF14 0NX | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Pennsylvania , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LS | - not rated | 1,329 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 | 1,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Love & Trust | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Amber Vista Clearwater Way, Cyncoed | 446 yd | |
| Mamas Indian | 58 Clearwater Way, Cyncoed | 467 yd | |
| Terra Nova Cafe | Terra Nova Cafe, Roath Park Lake Road West, Cyncoed | 706 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University Catering & Hospitality Services | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 907 yd | |
| Centro and Students Union Store | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Model Engineering Soc | Model Railway, Heath Park King George V Drive East, Heath | 786 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.