Camrose Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 5EQ is located in the Caerau electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Camrose Road, Cardiff, CF5 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 5ER, CF5 5EP, CF5 5EL, CF5 5ES, CF5 5DS, CF5 5ET, CF5 5EB, CF5 5EZ, CF5 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 5EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.4% | 51.6% | -10.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 37.6% | 48.4% | 10.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 38.5% | 50.2% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 23.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 9.4% | -6.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 7.9% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 33.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 32.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 18.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 5EQ this area, 37.4% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.8% | 37.4% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 8.7% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 21.8% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.6% | 14.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 20.7% | 19.2% | 2.5% | 18.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 71.9% | -23.6% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 97% | 90.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 90.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camrose Road was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Camrose Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Caerau and the 432nd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Camrose Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-06-06 | £225,439 |
| 25 Camrose Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-19 | £178,145 |
| 35 Camrose Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-04-14 | £219,100 |
| 49 Camrose Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2021-03-08 | £220,721 |
| 37 Camrose Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2019-06-12 | £206,944 |
CF5 5EQ 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 5EQ 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 | 46 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Special School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 591 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trelai Primary School Bishopston Road , Ely CF5 5DY | - not rated | 639 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Gwyn Special School Vincent Road , CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 642 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodlands High School Vincent Road , Ely CF5 5AQ | - not rated | 709 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff West Community High School Penally Road , CF5 5XP | - not rated | 717 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Entice | 103 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 326 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Lunch Club | The Salvation Army Aberthaw Road, Ely | 546 yd | |
| Don Don YATAI | 128A Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 564 yd | |
| TTS GRILL | 1 Ty-cefn Road, Ely | 677 yd | |
| Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church) | 114 Grand Avenue, Ely | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 629 yd | |
| Highfields Inn | Highfield Inn Caerau Road, Caerau | 811 yd | |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club | 10 Church Road, Caerau | 824 yd | |
| Ely Conservative Club | Flat, Ely Conservative Club, 24 - 26 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Fish Bar | 121 Bishopston Road, Caerau | 230 yd | |
| The Dusty Forge | Ely And Caerau Hub Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 422 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor Commerical Unit 4, Homes House, 253 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 647 yd | |
| Tasty Tucker | 85 - 87 Grand Avenue, Ely | 694 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 83 Grand Avenue, Ely | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Treseder Way, Caerau | 551 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 647 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 711 yd | |
| Farmfood Ltd | Farmfoods Ltd Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 853 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 | 232.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.