Wembley Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1NG 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 Wembley Road, Cardiff, CF5 1NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1NE, CF5 1LF, CF5 1ND, CF5 1LN, CF5 1PW, CF5 1NJ, CF5 1NF, CF5 1NA, CF5 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 1NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 54.9% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 45.1% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 1NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 47.8% | 43.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 38.8% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 54.9% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 26.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 21.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 47.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.7% | 82.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 87.2% | 82.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 82.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wembley Road was 147.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% higher than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wembley Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 208th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Wembley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2025-07-11 | £370,080 |
| 25 Wembley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-06-11 | £361,406 |
| 24 Wembley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-08-11 | £270,253 |
| 30 Wembley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £330,188 | 2022-05-24 | £358,809 |
| 31 Wembley Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-03-09 | £287,795 |
CF5 1NG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 239 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Sanatorium Road , Canton CF11 8DG | - not rated | 359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 538 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 761 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 | 252 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | 322 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 252 yd | |
| Cookies ānā Kreme Cardiff | 324 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 256 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 332 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 268 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 344 - 346 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lansdowne Public House | The Lansdowne, 71 Beda Road, Canton | 254 yd | |
| Clive Arms | 360 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 330 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 481 yd | |
| Victoria Park | Victoria Park Hotel, 422 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 540 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Plus Fish Bar | 318 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 246 yd | |
| Standard Takeaway | 336 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 275 yd | |
| Canton Chinese delight | 358 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 319 yd | |
| Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd | 230 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 350 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian takeaway | 222 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 160 yd | |
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 352 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 684 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 875 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.