Archer Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 4FL 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 Archer Road, Cardiff, CF5 4FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 4FF, CF5 4FX, CF5 4EY, CF5 4FW, CF5 4GA, CF5 4FH, CF5 4FA, CF5 4FJ, CF5 4DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 4FL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.4% | 47.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 4FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 45.5% | 52.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 35.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 47.1% | 46.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around CF5 4FL this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 31.6% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 15.8% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 87.1% | 79.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 92.9% | 92.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 92.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archer Road was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the Ely average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Archer Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Ely and the 288th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-05-24 | £184,513 |
| 19 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-05-16 | £185,187 |
| 11 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2020-03-02 | £177,588 |
| 5 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,550 | 2018-06-26 | £179,900 |
| 35 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-12-08 | £157,807 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF5 4FL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 577 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 758 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road , Fairwater CF5 3ED | - not rated | 759 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Special School Vincent Road , CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 1,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ely Youth Activity Centre | North Ely Youth And Community Centre Welfare Hall Pethybridge Road, Ely | 268 yd | |
| Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church) | 114 Grand Avenue, Ely | 280 yd | |
| TTS GRILL | 1 Ty-cefn Road, Ely | 306 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army Aberthaw Road, Ely | 501 yd | |
| Dandelion Day Nursery | Unit 19, Sbectrwm Community Centre Bwlch Road, Fairwater | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 748 yd | |
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Tucker | 85 - 87 Grand Avenue, Ely | 262 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 83 Grand Avenue, Ely | 267 yd | |
| Sun Wah | 79 Grand Avenue, Ely | 267 yd | |
| Grand Fish & Chips | 67 Grand Avenue, Ely | 292 yd | |
| The Dusty Forge | Ely And Caerau Hub Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 797 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 843 yd | |
| NISA Supermarket | 53 Wilson Road, Ely | 904 yd | |
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 935 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 961 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.