Windway Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1AJ is located in the Canton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windway Road, Cardiff, CF5 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 2BY, CF5 2DA, CF5 1AH, CF5 2JJ, CF5 2BX, CF5 1AR, CF5 2BW, CF5 1AD, CF5 2BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 1AJ 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 | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 38.7% | 38.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 47.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 55.2% | 55.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 26.7% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 15.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 11.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 46.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.9% | 80.1% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 90.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windway Road was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windway Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 435th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Gleneagles Court Windway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-09-29 | £226,833 |
| Flat 4 Gleneagles Court Windway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-08-09 | £252,332 |
| Flat 2 Gleneagles Court Windway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £194,950 | 2017-09-22 | £238,567 |
| Flat 3 Gleneagles Court Windway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-04-27 | £213,308 |
| Flat 2 Gleneagles Court Windway Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-02-05 | £215,520 |
CF5 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantonian High School Fairwater Road , Fairwater CF5 3JR | - not rated | 657 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millbank Primary School Clarke Street , Ely CF5 5AL | - not rated | 685 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandaff City C.I.W. Primary School Hendre Close , Llandaff CF5 2HT | - not rated | 754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School Rookwood Close , Llandaff CF5 2NR | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH | - not rated | 1,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Academy for Gymnastics | Unit 8, Western Business Centre Riverside Terrace, Caerau | 587 yd | |
| Lucky Chef | 6 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 690 yd | |
| 591 Pizzeria | 591 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 786 yd | |
| Ansh | 589 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 793 yd | |
| Nook | 587 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 75 yd | |
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 854 yd | |
| The Black Lion | The Black Lion Cardiff Road, Llandaff | 872 yd | |
| Kelvie Men's Salon | 50 High Street, Llandaff | 883 yd | |
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Curry | 452 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 670 yd | |
| Rack and Bone | 4 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 684 yd | |
| Parc Deli | 444A Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 691 yd | |
| Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway | 1 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 719 yd | |
| Top Deck Fish & Chips | 597 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 137 yd | |
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.