Archer Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 4FN 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 4FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 4FJ, CF5 4FG, CF5 4FS, CF5 4FZ, CF5 4FY, CF5 4DQ, CF5 4JE, CF5 4FB, CF5 4JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 4FN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 56.4% | 53.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 43.6% | 46.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 4FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 56.7% | 58.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 27% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 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 | 44.6% | 46.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 28.7% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 4FN this area, 38.4% 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 38.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 20.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 13.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 73.5% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 91.7% | 87.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 86.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 36.6% | 13.5% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archer Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Ely average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Archer Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Ely and the 427th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2025-08-04 | £189,368 |
| 49 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-07-01 | £229,990 |
| 55 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-08-13 | £111,484 |
| 51 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-12-12 | £154,904 |
| 49 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2015-06-15 | £179,265 |
CF5 4FN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF5 4FN 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 | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 575 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road , Fairwater CF5 3ED | - not rated | 905 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Special School Vincent Road , CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 1,365 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 | 243 yd | |
| Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church) | 114 Grand Avenue, Ely | 252 yd | |
| TTS GRILL | 1 Ty-cefn Road, Ely | 454 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army Aberthaw Road, Ely | 475 yd | |
| Mintos | 27 Wilson Road, Ely | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Tucker | 85 - 87 Grand Avenue, Ely | 399 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 83 Grand Avenue, Ely | 409 yd | |
| Sun Wah | 79 Grand Avenue, Ely | 419 yd | |
| Grand Fish & Chips | 67 Grand Avenue, Ely | 456 yd | |
| China Cottage | 51 Wilson Road, Ely | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA Supermarket | 53 Wilson Road, Ely | 725 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 750 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 860 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 950 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.