Clive Road is in Canton, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1EF is located in the Canton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clive Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1GN, CF5 1GJ, CF5 1GE, CF5 1SB, CF5 1GD, CF5 1AS, CF5 1GB, CF5 1GT, CF5 1GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 1EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 CF5 1EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 40.1% | 58.2% | 18.1% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 23.1% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 11% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 43.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.6% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 55.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96% | 93.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 95.5% | 90.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clive Road was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clive Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 509th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

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 2 Bakers Court Clive Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-02-23 | £152,214 |
| Flat 7 Bakers Court Clive Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2016-02-15 | £159,363 |
| Flat 5 Bakers Court Clive Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2010-08-13 | £171,111 |
| Flat 1 Bakers Court Clive Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-03-03 | £156,017 |
| Flat 6 Bakers Court Clive Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-10-28 | £162,643 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 344 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 629 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 749 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH | - not rated | 767 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandaff City C.I.W. Primary School Hendre Close , Llandaff CF5 2HT | - not rated | 857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin Coffee Roasters | Thompson's Park Rangers Hut, Thompson's Park Romilly Road, Canton | 426 yd | |
| Llanover Hall Arts Centre | Llanover Hall Arts Centre Romilly Road, Canton | 543 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 344 - 346 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 557 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 332 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 563 yd | |
| Cookies ānā Kreme Cardiff | 324 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Arms | 360 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 546 yd | |
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 584 yd | |
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 743 yd | |
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 794 yd | |
| The Black Lion | The Black Lion Cardiff Road, Llandaff | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Curry | 382 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 551 yd | |
| Canton Chinese delight | 358 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 552 yd | |
| Standard Takeaway | 336 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 561 yd | |
| Zero Plus Fish Bar | 318 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 573 yd | |
| Nishirath kitchen | 428 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 652 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 988 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 993 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 996 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data Ā© 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.