Cyncoed Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 6RS 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 6RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 6AH, CF23 6UQ, CF23 6UN, CF23 6RT, CF23 6LR, CF23 6AJ, CF23 6UG, CF23 6UL, CF23 6ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF23 6RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 22.6% | 22.3% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 63.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 50.5% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 30.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 6RS this area, 8.9% 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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 58% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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 | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 77.9% | 70.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Arab | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 84.8% | 83.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 83.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 14.5% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.3% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cyncoed Road was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 243.2% higher than the Cyncoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cyncoed Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed and the 259th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2023-12-14 | £1,009,431 |
| 208 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-01-20 | £896,000 |
| 214 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £662,000 | 2021-08-12 | £771,204 |
| 212 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-09-18 | £966,038 |
| 208 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £693,000 | 2018-08-14 | £910,953 |
CF23 6RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF23 6RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 536 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Pennsylvania , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LS | - not rated | 570 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff High School Llandennis Road , Cyncoed CF23 6WG | - not rated | 765 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 | 1,107 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 | 1,153 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 | 456 yd | |
| State of Love & Trust | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Amber Vista Clearwater Way, Cyncoed | 502 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University Catering & Hospitality Services | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 744 yd | |
| Centro and Students Union Store | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 744 yd | |
| Churches Together Community Shop Cafe | Churches Together In Cyncoed Pentwyn And Llanedeyrn, 3 - 5 Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maealfa Fish Bar | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 864 yd | |
| RAJADHANI | 111 Wern Goch East, Llanedeyrn | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 1, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 864 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 | 33.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.