Archer Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 4FQ 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 4FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 4JP, CF5 4FU, CF5 4JJ, CF5 4JR, CF5 4JH, CF5 4DR, CF5 4FT, CF5 4JF, CF5 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 4FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.5% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.5% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 42.6% | 45.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 37.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 44.8% | 47.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 28.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 4FQ this area, 32.6% 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.8% | 32.6% | -17.2% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 20.1% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 16.5% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 86.2% | 77.3% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 92.1% | 90.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 90.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Archer Road was 133.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% higher than the Ely average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Archer Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Ely and the 255th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-05-02 | £210,820 |
| 183 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-09-05 | £167,974 |
| 157 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-07-28 | £179,972 |
| 173 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2017-05-26 | £179,608 |
| 157 Archer Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2015-04-24 | £139,744 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 419 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairwater Primary School Wellwright Road , Fairwater CF5 3ED | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary Plymouthwood Road , Ely CF5 4XD | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ely And Caerau Children's Centre Michaelston College , Michaelston Road CF5 4SX | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holy Family R.C. Primary School Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SN | - not rated | 1,490 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 | 554 yd | |
| Mintos | 27 Wilson Road, Ely | 641 yd | |
| Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church) | 114 Grand Avenue, Ely | 661 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army Aberthaw Road, Ely | 798 yd | |
| Chilli Flames Ely | 353 Grand Avenue, Ely | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage | 51 Wilson Road, Ely | 534 yd | |
| The Taste | 45 Wilson Road, Ely | 556 yd | |
| Square Pizza & Chicken Shack | 43 Wilson Road, Ely | 563 yd | |
| Wilson Road Fish Bar | Wilson Road Fish Bar, 41 Wilson Road, Ely | 569 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor Commerical Unit 4, Homes House, 253 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA Supermarket | 53 Wilson Road, Ely | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 865 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 929 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.