Lansdowne Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1PQ 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 Lansdowne Road, Cardiff, CF5 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1PT, CF5 1LU, CF11 8HX, CF5 1PP, CF5 1PJ, CF5 1LQ, CF5 1NU, CF5 1PR, CF5 1NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 1PQ is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 50% | 46.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 39.7% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 37.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 4.3% | -6.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 42.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 28.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
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.
In the area around CF5 1PQ this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 30% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 29% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 80.1% | 68% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 88.3% | 82.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 81.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdowne Road was 183.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.1% higher than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lansdowne Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Canton and the 152nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 300.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43B Lansdowne Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-05-29 | £218,236 |
| 33 Lansdowne Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2024-08-01 | £344,365 |
| Griound Floor Flat, 43 Lansdowne Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-20 | £225,913 |
| 5 Lansdowne Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-11 | £223,478 |
| 35 Lansdowne Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-02-28 | £258,551 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF5 1PQ 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 509 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fitzalan High School Lawrenny Avenue , Leckwith CF11 8XB | - not rated | 543 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch Adjacent To Fitzalan High , Lawrenny Avenue CF11 8BR | - not rated | 599 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 622 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cantonese Cardiff | Riverside Cantonese Restaurant Leckwith Road, Riverside | 348 yd | |
| FFLOC | 327 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 354 yd | |
| Dino's Breakfast | 327 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 354 yd | |
| Taff Housing Association Community Hub | Unit 1, Alexandra House, 307 - 315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 360 yd | |
| Amaze Playz | Third Floor, Alexandra House, 307 - 315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lansdowne Public House | The Lansdowne, 71 Beda Road, Canton | 156 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 353 yd | |
| Canton Cross Vaults | 1 Leckwith Road, Canton | 405 yd | |
| The Canton Hotel | 6 Llandaff Road, Riverside | 477 yd | |
| Ivor Davies | The Ivor Davies, 245 - 249 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowglis Indian takeaway | 222 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 391 yd | |
| Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd | 230 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 395 yd | |
| Canton Fishbar | 212 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 396 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 200 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 397 yd | |
| Magic grill | 225 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 444 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 549 yd | |
| Canton Food Centre | 114 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside | 645 yd | |
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 762 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 | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.1% |
| 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 | 215.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.