Cardiff Road is in Llandaff, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 2AA is located in the Llandaff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 2AR, CF5 2AE, CF5 1EA, CF5 2AG, CF5 2AJ, CF5 1DH, CF5 2AD, CF5 1DG, CF5 1GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 2AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.7% | 40.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 39.8% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.2% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 28.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 6.6% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 55.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 90.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 93.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 93.9% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Road was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% higher than the Llandaff average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cardiff Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Llandaff and the 469th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Cardiff Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-06-29 | £1,771,069 |
| 75 Cardiff Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2021-03-19 | £1,536,615 |
| Ferndale Lodge, 65B Cardiff Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2021-02-19 | £1,292,308 |
| Flat 2 73 Cardiff Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-01-06 | £199,865 |
| Flat 3 73 Cardiff Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-01-06 | £199,865 |
CF5 2AA 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell's School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YD | - not rated | 101 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH | - not rated | 483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandaff City C.I.W. Primary School Hendre Close , Llandaff CF5 2HT | - not rated | 744 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radnor Primary School Radnor Road , Canton CF5 1RB | - not rated | 886 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WJEC | 245 - 251 Western Avenue, Canton | 448 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility) | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 626 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium) | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 626 yd | |
| The Gallery | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 626 yd | |
| The Hub | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandaff RFC | Llandaff Rugby Football Club Western Avenue, Llandaff | 548 yd | |
| The New Conway | Conway Hotel, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna | 656 yd | |
| The Black Lion | The Black Lion Cardiff Road, Llandaff | 709 yd | |
| Llandaff Institute | 10 High Street, Llandaff | 735 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms High Street, Llandaff | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Cardiff Ltd | 27 High Street, Llandaff | 711 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 239 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 734 yd | |
| Hot Pantry Limited | 229 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna | 762 yd | |
| Standard Takeaway | 336 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 970 yd | |
| Zero Plus Fish Bar | 318 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotica | 366 - 370 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 978 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 991 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Food Limited, 200 King's Road, Pontcanna | 1,013 yd | |
| Tesco | 425 - 427 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 1,034 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.