Brunswick Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1LF is located in the Canton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunswick Street, Cardiff, CF5 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1NJ, CF5 1NG, CF5 1LN, CF5 1NL, CF5 1NE, CF5 1JP, CF5 1NH, CF5 1NF, CF5 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 1LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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% | 49.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 1LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 41.5% | 46.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 41.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 53.5% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 32.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| 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.
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 17.7% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 45.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82.8% | 82.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 85.5% | 81.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 85% | 81.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1.4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 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 | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunswick Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Brunswick Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-05-06 | £279,676 |
| 75 Brunswick Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2010-05-28 | £330,092 |
| 69 Brunswick Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-10-26 | £257,955 |
| 67 Brunswick Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2009-08-10 | £275,044 |
| 75 Brunswick Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,950 | 2007-05-25 | £312,780 |
CF5 1LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF5 1LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Sanatorium Road , Canton CF11 8DG | - not rated | 322 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 445 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 545 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 784 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Methodist Church | Wesley Methodist Church Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 197 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | 322 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 208 yd | |
| Cookies ānā Kreme Cardiff | 324 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 211 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 332 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 220 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 344 - 346 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Arms | 360 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 274 yd | |
| The Lansdowne Public House | The Lansdowne, 71 Beda Road, Canton | 313 yd | |
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 478 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 537 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Plus Fish Bar | 318 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 203 yd | |
| Standard Takeaway | 336 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 225 yd | |
| Canton Chinese delight | 358 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 263 yd | |
| Mint Curry | 382 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 339 yd | |
| Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd | 230 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 133 yd | |
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 294 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 567 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 744 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 933 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 313.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.