Lovage Close is in Pontprennau, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 8SB is located in the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lovage Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 8SJ, CF23 7DN, CF23 8SN, CF23 7DT, CF23 7DQ, CF23 8SE, CF23 8SA, CF23 7DP, CF23 8SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 8SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 38% | 39.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 46.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 51.6% | 54.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 30.8% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 13.3% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8SB this area, 9.6% 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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 43.4% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.3% | 87.7% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 90.1% | 87.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 87.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lovage Close was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% lower than the Pontprennau and Old St Mellons average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Lovage Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pontprennau and Old St Mellons and the 494th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Lovage Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-09-26 | £225,000 |
| 29 Lovage Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2025-09-23 | £278,000 |
| 32 Lovage Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-07-29 | £287,005 |
| 7 Lovage Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-17 | £358,759 |
| 23 Lovage Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2022-07-01 | £305,940 |
CF23 8SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 617 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 | 978 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Hollies Special School Bryn Heulog , Pentwyn CF23 7XG | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Celyn Primary School Bryn Celyn , Pentwyn CF23 7ES | - not rated | 1,269 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 | 1,273 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 | 848 yd | |
| Cardiff Golf Club | Cardiff Golf Club Sherborne Avenue, Cyncoed | 930 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Village Inn Croescadarn Road, Pontprennau | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab House | 113 Brynheulog, Pentwyn | 907 yd | |
| Good Fortune | Good Fortune Takeaway Pentwyn Drive, Pentwyn | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Dartington Drive, Pontprennau | 131 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 | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.