Brecon Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 1RH is located in the Canton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brecon Street, Cardiff, CF5 1RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 1RD, CF5 1HA, CF5 1RE, CF5 1HX, CF5 1RA, CF5 1RB, CF5 1RG, CF5 1QZ, CF5 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 1RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 49.2% | 53.4% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 46.6% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 1RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 46.3% | 53.5% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 25.4% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 46.9% | 46.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 19.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 40.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.1% | 69.9% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 87.8% | 80.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 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 | 86.5% | 80.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecon Street was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% higher than the Canton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brecon Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Canton and the 350th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.3%.
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 6 Brecon Court Brecon Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2022-07-15 | £187,266 |
| Flat 5 Brecon Court Brecon Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-08-31 | £164,414 |
| Flat 5 Brecon Court Brecon Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-02-12 | £132,496 |
| Flat 1 Brecon Court Brecon Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2018-09-07 | £166,518 |
| Flat 2 Brecon Court Brecon Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-11-22 | £120,000 |
CF5 1RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ely and Caerau Children Centre - Michaelstone Community College Michaelstone Road , Ely CF5 4SX | - not rated | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 166 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street , Canton CF5 1JY | - not rated | 441 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elm Tree House School Clive Road , Llandaff CF5 1GN | - not rated | 590 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna Sanatorium Road , Canton CF11 8DG | - not rated | 612 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Wyndham Crescent , Pontcanna CF11 9EF | - not rated | 767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Pizza | 322 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 204 yd | |
| Cookies ānā Kreme Cardiff | 324 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 209 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 332 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 229 yd | |
| Apollo Pizza | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 344 - 346 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 262 yd | |
| Wesley Methodist Church | Wesley Methodist Church Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Arms | 360 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 309 yd | |
| The Lansdowne Public House | The Lansdowne, 71 Beda Road, Canton | 449 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton | 454 yd | |
| Canton Liberal Club | 301 - 303 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 455 yd | |
| The Romilly | The Romilly Hotel, 69 - 71 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Plus Fish Bar | 318 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 193 yd | |
| Standard Takeaway | 336 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 239 yd | |
| Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd | 230 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 279 yd | |
| Canton Chinese delight | 358 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 300 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian takeaway | 222 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 160 yd | |
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 342 yd | |
| Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro Delta Street, Riverside | 669 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 741 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.