Loftus Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1HY is located in the Canton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loftus Street, Cardiff, CF5 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1HZ, CF5 1HD, CF5 1HF, CF5 1HJ, CF5 1HE, CF5 1HL, CF5 1BA, CF5 1HB, CF5 1HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 1HY 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 | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51% | -2.6% | 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 1HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 52.3% | 52.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 30.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 47.8% | 54.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 15.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 4.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 6.6% | -5.4% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 55.7% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.8% | 75.2% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 86.9% | 81.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 85.6% | 81% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loftus Street was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loftus Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 113th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Clive Mews Loftus Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-04 | £200,608 |
| Flat 12 Clive Mews Loftus Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-04-30 | £176,436 |
| 7 Clive Mews Loftus Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-19 | £180,547 |
| Flat 4 Clive Mews Loftus Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-06-29 | £127,577 |
| 6 Clive Mews Loftus Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-07-22 | £239,477 |
CF5 1HY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 242 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 403 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Sanatorium Road , Canton CF11 8DG | - not rated | 458 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 770 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Cafe | 332 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 36 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 344 - 346 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 45 yd | |
| Cookies ānā Kreme Cardiff | 324 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 45 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | 322 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 49 yd | |
| Wesley Methodist Church | Wesley Methodist Church Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Arms | 360 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 82 yd | |
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 323 yd | |
| The Lansdowne Public House | The Lansdowne, 71 Beda Road, Canton | 549 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 665 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Takeaway | 336 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 36 yd | |
| Zero Plus Fish Bar | 318 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 57 yd | |
| Canton Chinese delight | 358 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 75 yd | |
| Mint Curry | 382 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 168 yd | |
| Nishirath kitchen | 428 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 114 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 152 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 672 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 882 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 955 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.