Cherrydale Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 4AL is located in the Ely electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cherrydale Road, Cardiff, CF5 4AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 4BT, CF5 4AN, CF5 5BS, CF5 4AE, CF5 5DQ, CF5 5BQ, CF5 4BQ, CF5 4AH, CF5 4AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 4AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 43.2% | 52.5% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 27% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 37.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 34.7% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 18.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 39.9% | 24.4% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 21% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 23.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 89.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 88.1% | 85% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 88.1% | 85.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherrydale Road was 83.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherrydale Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Caerau and the 429th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Cherrydale Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-04 | £200,585 |
| 13 Cherrydale Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-22 | £110,446 |
| 11 Cherrydale Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-05-17 | £115,467 |
| 41 Cherrydale Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-05-27 | £233,143 |
| 57 Cherrydale Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2018-01-26 | £208,681 |
CF5 4AL 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 351 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millbank Primary School Clarke Street , Ely CF5 5AL | - not rated | 467 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 561 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Special School Vincent Road , CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 669 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodlands High School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Bridge Centre | St Vincent's Support Centre Mill Road, Ely | 174 yd | |
| Lucky Chef | 6 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 262 yd | |
| Don Don YATAI | 128A Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 397 yd | |
| Capital Academy for Gymnastics | Unit 8, Western Business Centre Riverside Terrace, Caerau | 532 yd | |
| TTS GRILL | 1 Ty-cefn Road, Ely | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 118 yd | |
| Fairwater Conservative Club | Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpo Takeaway | 35 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 176 yd | |
| Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway | 1 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 258 yd | |
| Rack and Bone | 4 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 268 yd | |
| The Dusty Forge | Ely And Caerau Hub Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 534 yd | |
| Grand Fish & Chips | 67 Grand Avenue, Ely | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 148 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 397 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 10 - 12 Fairwater Green, Fairwater | 874 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 12 Waungron Road, Llandaff | 1,021 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.