Linnet Close is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 7HG 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 Linnet Close, Cardiff, CF23 7HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 7HH, CF23 7HF, CF23 7HJ, CF23 6TZ, CF23 7DY, CF23 7HS, CF23 6SY, CF23 7HL, CF23 7HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 7HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 36.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44% | 51.5% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 31.9% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 16.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 43.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.2% | 77.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 89.9% | 82.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 82.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linnet Close was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Pentwyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linnet Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Pentwyn and the 365th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 St. Christopher Court Linnet Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2025-09-30 | £142,000 |
| 32 St. Christopher Court Linnet Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-05-09 | £143,838 |
| 31 St. Christopher Court Linnet Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-11-19 | £136,175 |
| 33 St Christopher Court Linnet Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2023-08-15 | £137,752 |
| 32 St. Christopher Court Linnet Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-09 | £141,284 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's C.I.W. Primary School Bryn Celyn Road , Pentwyn CF23 7ED | - not rated | 874 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 | 920 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Pennsylvania , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LS | - not rated | 1,001 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 | 1,099 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Hollies Special School Bryn Heulog , Pentwyn CF23 7XG | - not rated | 1,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush | Hollybush Inn Glyn Coed Road, Pentwyn | 204 yd | |
| Cardiff Golf Club | Cardiff Golf Club Sherborne Avenue, Cyncoed | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAJADHANI | 111 Wern Goch East, Llanedeyrn | 409 yd | |
| Good Fortune | Good Fortune Takeaway Pentwyn Drive, Pentwyn | 741 yd | |
| Green Door Bakery | 378 Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 810 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 113 Brynheulog, Pentwyn | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 360 Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 744 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 | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.