Romilly Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1FN 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 Romilly Road, Cardiff, CF5 1FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1FQ, CF5 1HH, CF5 1FS, CF5 1FR, CF5 1FB, CF5 1GR, CF5 1GQ, CF5 1QQ, CF5 1GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 1FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 51.5% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 56.7% | 48.5% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 58.5% | 58.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 26.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 57.1% | 50.2% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 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.
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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 59% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 91.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 91.4% | 89% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 89% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romilly Road was 98.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% higher than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romilly Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 372nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Romilly Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-05-15 | £401,563 |
| 30 Romilly Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-09-06 | £471,420 |
| 95 Romilly Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-10-20 | £567,671 |
| 28 Romilly Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-08 | £362,336 |
| 22 Romilly Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2022-09-09 | £491,132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 399 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 528 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 546 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Sanatorium Road , Canton CF11 8DG | - not rated | 762 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH | - not rated | 1,011 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 | 231 yd | |
| Cookies ānā Kreme Cardiff | 324 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 341 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | 322 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 342 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 332 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 342 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 344 - 346 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Arms | 360 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 351 yd | |
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 483 yd | |
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 629 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 689 yd | |
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Takeaway | 336 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 343 yd | |
| Zero Plus Fish Bar | 318 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 343 yd | |
| Canton Chinese delight | 358 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 353 yd | |
| Mint Curry | 382 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 389 yd | |
| Nishirath kitchen | 428 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 412 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 755 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 851 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 977 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% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.