Hill Rise is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 6UQ is located in the Pentwyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Rise, Cardiff, CF23 6UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 6UN, CF23 6RS, CF23 6RT, CF23 6UL, CF23 6SD, CF23 6AH, CF23 6AJ, CF23 6RR, CF23 6US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF23 6UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 29.1% | 29.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 47.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 40.7% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 22% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 31.4% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.5% | 84.9% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 91.3% | 86.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 86.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Rise was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pentwyn average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 Hill Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £6,605 | 2021-03-02 | £7,339 |
| 223 Hill Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-08-23 | £243,398 |
| 228 Hill Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2016-05-06 | £250,953 |
| 229 Hill Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-07-28 | £268,037 |
| 230 Hill Rise, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2015-03-06 | £278,383 |
CF23 6UQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Primary School Pennsylvania , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LS | - not rated | 548 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary School Ontario Way , Lakeside CF23 6HB | - not rated | 636 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff High School Llandennis Road , Cyncoed CF23 6WG | - not rated | 804 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 | 1,089 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 | 1,140 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 | 540 yd | |
| State of Love & Trust | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Amber Vista Clearwater Way, Cyncoed | 582 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University Catering & Hospitality Services | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 819 yd | |
| Centro and Students Union Store | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 819 yd | |
| Churches Together Community Shop Cafe | Churches Together In Cyncoed Pentwyn And Llanedeyrn, 3 - 5 Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maealfa Fish Bar | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 845 yd | |
| RAJADHANI | 111 Wern Goch East, Llanedeyrn | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 1, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 845 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 360 Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 1,090 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% |
| Median download speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.