Welby Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1PA 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 Welby Road, Cardiff, CF5 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1PF, CF11 8HL, CF5 1NZ, CF5 1NX, CF11 8HF, CF5 1NR, CF5 1PD, CF11 8HA, CF5 1PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 1PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 45.8% | 52.7% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 47.3% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 1PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 58.2% | 64.9% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 18.7% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -25.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 45.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 13.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 12.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 52.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.2% | 77.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 71.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 71.4% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 10.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 71.4% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58% | 37.2% | 20.8% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welby Road was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welby Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 357th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Welby Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-09-28 | £439,605 |
| 4 Welby Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-02-09 | £430,096 |
| 4 Welby Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-11-30 | £404,970 |
| 11 Welby Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2014-04-04 | £412,218 |
| 6 Welby Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2010-08-27 | £355,358 |
CF5 1PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 160 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 287 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Canton CF11 9EF | - not rated | 502 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 630 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 858 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 868 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Cafe | 269 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 200 yd | |
| Riverside Cantonese Cardiff | Riverside Cantonese Restaurant Leckwith Road, Riverside | 240 yd | |
| Calabrisella | 154 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 249 yd | |
| Wingstack | The Corporation Hotel, 188 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 259 yd | |
| Tuck In Cafe | 132 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 131 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 206 yd | |
| The Admiral Napier | Admiral Napier Hotel, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 229 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 242 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic grill | 225 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 260 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 200 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 322 yd | |
| Canton Fishbar | 212 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 358 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian takeaway | 222 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 386 yd | |
| The Codfather | 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 155 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 286 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 337 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 722 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 742 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © 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 | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.