Pencisely Avenue is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1DZ 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 Pencisely Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 1DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1DU, CF5 1DW, CF5 1DS, CF5 1DN, CF5 1DT, CF5 1DX, CF5 1DR, CF5 1EX, CF5 1EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 1DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 CF5 1DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 24.3% | 30.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 59.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 57.6% | 60.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 27% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.4% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 CF5 1DZ this area, 5.8% 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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 5.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 4.4% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.3% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 56.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93% | 92.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 96.3% | 92.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pencisely Avenue was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pencisely Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 189th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Pencisely Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-03-18 | £597,908 |
| 5 Pencisely Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-06-10 | £600,369 |
| 7 Pencisely Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-06-19 | £777,832 |
| 14 Pencisely Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-08-24 | £607,884 |
| 10 Pencisely Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2016-06-30 | £606,910 |
CF5 1DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF5 1DZ 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llandaff City C.I.W. Primary School Hendre Close , Llandaff CF5 2HT | - not rated | 562 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 687 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH | - not rated | 711 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 990 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millbank Primary School Clarke Street , Ely CF5 5AL | - not rated | 1,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Padarn's Institute | St Michaels College, 54 Cardiff Road, Llandaff | 581 yd | |
| Bloc Coffee LTD | The Former Toilet Block Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 644 yd | |
| 591 Pizzeria | 591 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 647 yd | |
| Ansh | 589 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 651 yd | |
| Nook | 587 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 533 yd | |
| The Black Lion | The Black Lion Cardiff Road, Llandaff | 651 yd | |
| Kelvie Men's Salon | 50 High Street, Llandaff | 680 yd | |
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 685 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms High Street, Llandaff | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Curry | 452 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 587 yd | |
| Parc Deli | 444A Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 594 yd | |
| Top Deck Fish & Chips | 597 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 644 yd | |
| Nishirath Kitchen | 442 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 662 yd | |
| Nourish Cardiff Ltd | 27 High Street, Llandaff | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 480 yd | |
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 805 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 1,007 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 | 207.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.