River View Court is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 2QJ is located in the Llandaff electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about River View Court, Cardiff, CF5 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 2QB, CF5 2QA, CF5 2QG, CF5 2QD, CF5 2PG, CF5 2QE, CF5 2PB, CF5 2QH, CF14 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 2QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 33.4% | 37.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 43.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 13.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 52% | 49.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 12.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 43% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.6% | 92.7% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.8% | 91.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 91.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River View Court was 154.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 256.5% higher than the Llandaff average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
River View Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Llandaff and the 190th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 River View Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-09-02 | £652,396 |
| 10 River View Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-07-02 | £743,982 |
| 9 River View Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-07-31 | £432,676 |
| 1 River View Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-03-17 | £393,846 |
| 3 River View Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2013-11-08 | £455,111 |
CF5 2QJ 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Pencae Highfields , Gillian Road CF5 2QA | - not rated | 281 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf Heol Y Bont , Gogledd Llandaf CF14 2JL | - not rated | 367 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School Rookwood Close , Llandaff CF5 2NR | - not rated | 565 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Peter Lea Primary School Carter Place , Fairwater CF5 3NP | - not rated | 984 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brightsides | 109 Station Road, Llandaff North | 697 yd | |
| Aggie's Fusion Cafe | Unit 4 To 5, Avocet House, 88 Station Road, Llandaff North | 707 yd | |
| Lew's Coffee Shop @ The Hyb | Llandaff North And Gabalfa Hub Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 718 yd | |
| Heathcock | The Heathcock Hotel, 58 - 60 Bridge Street, Llandaff | 726 yd | |
| Cafe Artiste | 121 Station Road, Llandaff North | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 39 Station Road, Llandaff North | 476 yd | |
| Llandaff Rowing Club | The Boat House Bridge Road, Llandaff | 534 yd | |
| Llandaff North Rugby Sports & Social Club | 42 Radyr Road, Llandaff North | 805 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | The Railway Hotel, 132 Station Road, Llandaff North | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Posh Fish & Chip Company | Trawler Fish Bar Unit 1, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 445 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 449 yd | |
| Dough Boys Desserts | Unit 1a, Llantrisant Road Retail Park Llantrisant Road, Fairwater | 449 yd | |
| Golden Lotus | 100 Station Road, Llandaff North | 750 yd | |
| New India House | 102 Station Road, Llandaff North | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 143 Station Road, Llandaff North | 801 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Radyr Court Shopping Precinct Radyr Court Road, Llandaff | 825 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.