Cyncoed Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 6BQ 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 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 6AG, CF23 6BR, CF23 6UF, CF23 6UG, CF23 6UE, CF23 6ET, CF23 6AH, CF23 6RS, CF23 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF23 6BQ is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 46.7% | 45.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 54.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 6BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 85% | 63.1% | -21.9% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 33.8% | 21.6% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 67.4% | 52.9% | -14.5% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 35.4% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6BQ this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 53.2% | 41.1% | -12.1% | 16.9% | 24.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 33.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 0.6% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 80.1% | 83% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 80.9% | 87.2% | 6.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 6.5% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 86.7% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 17.5% | 6.0% | 11.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cyncoed Road was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the Cyncoed average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cyncoed Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed and the 497th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2025-06-13 | £971,891 |
| 192 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-08-16 | £915,628 |
| 186 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2018-02-28 | £818,204 |
| 204 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2013-02-19 | £816,619 |
| 178 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2011-09-16 | £1,219,048 |
CF23 6BQ 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 student residents living in CF23 6BQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 69 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 62 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary School Ontario Way , Lakeside CF23 6HB | - not rated | 380 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Pennsylvania , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LS | - not rated | 532 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff High School Llandennis Road , Cyncoed CF23 6WG | - not rated | 855 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 | 940 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Phillip Evans R.C. Primary School 134-340 Coed-Y-Gores , Llanedeyrn CF23 9NX | - not rated | 1,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamas Indian | 58 Clearwater Way, Cyncoed | 450 yd | |
| State of Love & Trust | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Amber Vista Clearwater Way, Cyncoed | 505 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University Catering & Hospitality Services | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 535 yd | |
| Centro and Students Union Store | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 535 yd | |
| Churches Together Community Shop Cafe | Churches Together In Cyncoed Pentwyn And Llanedeyrn, 3 - 5 Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maealfa Fish Bar | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 801 yd | |
| RAJADHANI | 111 Wern Goch East, Llanedeyrn | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 1, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 801 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.