Sentinel Court is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 3BF is located in the Fairwater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sentinel Court, Cardiff, CF5 3BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 2BN, CF5 3AJ, CF5 2BZ, CF5 2BE, CF5 3DN, CF5 3AP, CF5 3AB, CF5 3AD, CF5 3AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 3BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53.4% | 53.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 30.5% | 40.8% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 39.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 53.1% | 48.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 31.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 23.7% | 17.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 8.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 35.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.9% | 94.4% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 90.9% | 95.3% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 95.5% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sentinel Court was 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sentinel Court has the 16th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fairwater and the 503rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sentinel Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-06-28 | £329,420 |
| 5 Sentinel Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-12-13 | £292,818 |
| 14 Sentinel Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-12-09 | £314,461 |
| 9 Sentinel Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-11-19 | £284,588 |
| 4 Sentinel Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2021-10-22 | £294,709 |
CF5 3BF 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbank Primary School Clarke Street , Ely CF5 5AL | - not rated | 511 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cantonian High School Fairwater Road , Fairwater CF5 3JR | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 885 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llandaff City C.I.W. Primary School Hendre Close , Llandaff CF5 2HT | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 1,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Chef | 6 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 432 yd | |
| Capital Academy for Gymnastics | Unit 8, Western Business Centre Riverside Terrace, Caerau | 435 yd | |
| Ely Bridge Centre | St Vincent's Support Centre Mill Road, Ely | 523 yd | |
| The Fairwater Hotel | Fairwater Hotel St Fagans Road, Fairwater | 900 yd | |
| 591 Pizzeria | 591 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 219 yd | |
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack and Bone | 4 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 426 yd | |
| Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway | 1 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 470 yd | |
| Manpo Takeaway | 35 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 557 yd | |
| Love Curry | 452 Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 799 yd | |
| Parc Deli | 444A Cowbridge Road East, Canton | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 356 yd | |
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 725 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 10 - 12 Fairwater Green, Fairwater | 947 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 1,032 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 | 93.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.