Roundwood Close is in Penylan, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 9HH is located in the Penylan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roundwood Close, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 9EA, CF23 9HG, CF23 9PZ, CF23 9DW, CF23 9EZ, CF23 9HF, CF23 9HB, CF23 9LE, CF23 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF23 9HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF23 9HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 24.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 55.3% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 34.7% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 18.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 4.4% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.4% | 21.5% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 14.8% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 28.7% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.1% | 82% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 91.8% | 87.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 87.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.4% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roundwood Close was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% higher than the Penylan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roundwood Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Penylan and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Roundwood Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-14 | £327,649 |
| 3 Roundwood Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-03-11 | £322,641 |
| 19 Roundwood Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-11 | £353,038 |
| 1 Roundwood Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-12-15 | £358,166 |
| 3 Roundwood Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-12-11 | £270,196 |
CF23 9HH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF23 9HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanedeyrn Primary School Wellwood , Llanedeyrn CF23 9JN | - not rated | 235 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 | 587 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Teilo's C.I.W. High School Circle Way East , CF23 9PD | - not rated | 719 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Eirwg Ridgeway Road , Rumney CF3 4AB | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Pennsylvania , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LS | - not rated | 1,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP by Premier Inn | Zip By Premier Inn Ipswich Road, Penylan | 485 yd | |
| Clubhouse Coffee | 5 Clarendon Road, Penylan | 539 yd | |
| Churches Together Community Shop Cafe | Churches Together In Cyncoed Pentwyn And Llanedeyrn, 3 - 5 Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 911 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 4, Dragon Retail Park Newport Road, Penylan | 985 yd | |
| The Harvester | Harvester Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumney Conservative Club Ltd | Rumney Conservative Club, 633 Newport Road, Rumney | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Snack | 619 Newport Road, Rumney | 829 yd | |
| Maealfa Fish Bar | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 911 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Greggs Unit 7, Avenue Retail Park Newport Road, Penylan | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 1, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 911 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dragon Retail Park Newport Road, Penylan | 985 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.