Pennsylvania is in Llanedeyrn, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF23 9LZ 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 Pennsylvania, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 9LY, CF23 9PQ, CF23 9LX, CF23 9PP, CF23 9LQ, CF23 9LR, CF23 9LW, CF23 9PL, CF23 9NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF23 9LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 56% | 49.2% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 44% | 50.8% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 40.7% | 53% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 23.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 24.2% | 14.1% | -10.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.2% | 45% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 29.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 20% | 18.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 5.3% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 44% | 24.9% | -19.1% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 15% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 26.7% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 92% | 73.5% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 96% | 82.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 82.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennsylvania was 117.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% higher than the Pentwyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pennsylvania has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Pentwyn and the 299th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 Pennsylvania, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2014-03-14 | £70,504 |
| 346 Pennsylvania, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2013-07-23 | £100,234 |
| 375 Pennsylvania, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2009-07-24 | £93,026 |
| 375 Pennsylvania, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2004-10-01 | £108,553 |
| 345 Pennsylvania, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2003-09-26 | £109,594 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Primary School Pennsylvania , Llanedeyrn CF23 9LS | - not rated | 213 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 | 468 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 | 763 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 | 775 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanedeyrn Primary School Wellwood , Llanedeyrn CF23 9JN | - not rated | 891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches Together Community Shop Cafe | Churches Together In Cyncoed Pentwyn And Llanedeyrn, 3 - 5 Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 199 yd | |
| The Harvester | Harvester Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn | 711 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University Catering & Hospitality Services | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 878 yd | |
| Centro and Students Union Store | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed | 878 yd | |
| Clubhouse Coffee | 5 Clarendon Road, Penylan | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maealfa Fish Bar | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 199 yd | |
| RAJADHANI | 111 Wern Goch East, Llanedeyrn | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 1, Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn | 199 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 | 208.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.