Glyn Rhosyn is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 7DR 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 Glyn Rhosyn, Cardiff, CF23 7DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 7DS, CF23 8SP, CF23 7DU, CF23 8SH, CF23 8SG, CF23 7DT, CF23 8SJ, CF23 7DN, CF23 6QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 7DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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% | 34.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 48.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 53.5% | 54.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 7DR this area, 9.5% 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 | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 38.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91% | 87.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
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 | 92.9% | 87.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 86.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glyn Rhosyn was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.8% higher than the Cyncoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glyn Rhosyn has the 34th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed and the 397th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Glyn Rhosyn, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-04-28 | £310,000 |
| 42 Glyn Rhosyn, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-03-24 | £259,836 |
| 11 Glyn Rhosyn, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-02-28 | £312,946 |
| 43 Glyn Rhosyn, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2022-12-02 | £294,884 |
| 39 Glyn Rhosyn, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-06-24 | £299,653 |
CF23 7DR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School Ty Draw Road , Lisvane CF23 6XL | - not rated | 444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Bernadette's R.C. Primary School Bryn Heulog , Off Pentwyn Drive CF23 7JB | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Hollies Special School Bryn Heulog , Pentwyn CF23 7XG | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's C.I.W. Primary School Bryn Celyn Road , Pentwyn CF23 7ED | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Celyn Primary School Bryn Celyn , Pentwyn CF23 7ES | - not rated | 1,480 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Golf Club | Cardiff Golf Club Sherborne Avenue, Cyncoed | 715 yd | |
| Hollybush | Hollybush Inn Glyn Coed Road, Pentwyn | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Door Bakery | 378 Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 926 yd | |
| Good Fortune | Good Fortune Takeaway Pentwyn Drive, Pentwyn | 1,049 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 113 Brynheulog, Pentwyn | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Dartington Drive, Pontprennau | 413 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 360 Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 916 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.