Pipkin Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8FD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF23 8FD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	52.9%	48.4%	-4.5%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	47.1%	51.6%	4.5%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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 8FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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	60.1%	50%	-10.1%	37.9%	12.1%
Married: Opposite sex	28.6%	35.1%	6.5%	44.2%	-9.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	4.8%	0.6%	-4.2%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	6%	10.7%	4.7%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.9%

Health

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 (86.7%) 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	73.5%	59%	-14.5%	48.4%	10.6%
Good health	21.2%	27.7%	6.5%	33.6%	-5.9%
Fair health	3.7%	11.7%	8.0%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 8FD this area, 7.1% 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 56.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.4%	7.1%	1.7%	18.2%	-11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	4.8%	4.2%	-0.6%	9.6%	-5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	9.5%	-4.2%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	3%	9.5%	6.5%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.7%	10.7%	-6.0%	16.9%	-6.2%
Degree or Similar	53%	56.5%	3.5%	33.8%	22.7%
Other	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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)
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.6%	16.1%	14.5%	1.6%	14.5%
Black African	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.8%	1.8%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	94.2%	74.1%	-20.1%	81.4%	-7.3%
Arab	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Other	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	71.7%	-14.0%	83.2%	-11.5%
European Union	7.4%	5.2%	-2.2%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	3.7%	2.1%	-1.6%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	18.8%	16.7%	5.6%	13.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.7%	71.7%	-14.0%	83.2%	-11.5%
10+ Years	3.2%	5.2%	2.0%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	17.8%	10.9%	1.9%	15.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.3%	76.7%	-7.4%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Turkey	5.3%	0.1%	5.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Eastern Asia	5.3%	0.3%	5.0%
Southern Asia	6.9%	1.2%	5.7%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.6%	37.2%	15.4%
Christian	31.8%	46.2%	-14.4%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Other religion	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Pipkin Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pipkin Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CF23 8FD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pipkin Close are based on 62 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cardiff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pipkin Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8FD

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF23 8FD

Average Price
£158,477

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£159,760

Other
£121,274

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pipkin Close

Average Price
£161,441

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,131

Other
£119,346

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pipkin CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Pipkin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£139,500	2025-04-25	£136,738
2 Pipkin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-12-19	£129,738
14 Pipkin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,500	2024-01-26	£132,917
19 Pipkin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-11-29	£131,461
5 Pipkin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,500	2023-07-20	£136,188

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF23 8FD

Employment

CF23 8FD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Self-Employed	19
Part-Time Employee	12
Retired	11
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	24
Human health and social work activities	21
Financial and insurance activities	11
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	9
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hollies Special School Bryn Heulog , Pentwyn CF23 7XG	- not rated	766 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	767 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Bryn Celyn Primary School Bryn Celyn , Pentwyn CF23 7ES	- not rated	877 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Glan-Yr-Afon Primary Browing Close , Llanrumney CF3 5NJ	- not rated	1,223 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	1,296 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oasis Café	Pontprennau Community Church Centre Heol Pontprennau, Pontprennau	583 yd
Servest Food Company (Ty Meridian)	Scottish & Southern Energy, Cardiff Gate Business Park Malthouse Avenue, Pontprennau	761 yd
McDonalds	1, Cardiff Gate Retail Park Dering Road, Pontprennau	882 yd
Costa Ltd	Costa Coffee Ltd, Cardiff Gate Retail Park Dering Road, Pontprennau	921 yd
Toby Carvery	First Floor, Cedar House Greenwood Close, Pontprennau	948 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Village Inn	Village Inn Croescadarn Road, Pontprennau		177 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Istanbul Kebab House	113 Brynheulog, Pentwyn	876 yd
Subway	Cardiff Gate Retail Park Dering Road, Pontprennau	1,004 yd
Good Fortune	Good Fortune Takeaway Pentwyn Drive, Pentwyn	1,055 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 4, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn	1,079 yd
Fintans Fish & Chips	Unit 5, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn	1,084 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose Croescadarn Close, Pontprennau	268 yd
Aldi	Aldi Dartington Drive, Pontprennau	798 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda Supermarket, Cardiff Gate Retail Park Dering Road, Pontprennau	921 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 1, Pentwyn Retail Park Pentwyn Road, Pentwyn	1,055 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF23 8FD postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	96.7%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	81.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.