Caerau Lane is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 5QZ 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 Caerau Lane, Cardiff, CF5 5QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 5QU, CF5 5QF, CF5 5RA, CF5 5QY, CF5 5RD, CF5 5QQ, CF5 5QW, CF5 5HG, CF5 5LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF5 5QZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 53.1% | 56.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 43.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 5QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 46% | 53.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 28.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.8% | 46.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.2% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 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 5QZ this area, 32.4% 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 32.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.7% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 19.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 86.9% | 86.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.2% | 89.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caerau Lane was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caerau Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Caerau and the 489th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Caerau Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-09-17 | £233,218 |
| 150 Caerau Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-03 | £292,223 |
| 187 Caerau Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2022-11-18 | £272,028 |
| 201 Caerau Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-02-21 | £229,686 |
| 146 Caerau Lane, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-08-13 | £173,258 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF5 5QZ 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate R.C. High School Caerau Lane , Wenvoe CF5 5QZ | - not rated | 669 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ely And Caerau Children's Centre Michaelston College , Michaelston Road CF5 4SX | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Fagans C.I.W. Primary School Drope Road , Michaelston Super Ely CF5 4SZ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff West Community High School Penally Road , CF5 5XP | - not rated | 2,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 6 Heol Trenewydd, Caerau | 376 yd | |
| Caer Cafe | Gospel Hall Church Road, Caerau | 800 yd | |
| Chilli Flames Ely | 353 Grand Avenue, Ely | 819 yd | |
| Mintos | 27 Wilson Road, Ely | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Carvery | 427 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 402 yd | |
| Highfields Inn | Highfield Inn Caerau Road, Caerau | 675 yd | |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club | 10 Church Road, Caerau | 712 yd | |
| Cardiff West End Social Club | 348 Cowbridge Road West, Ely | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish Bar | 355 Grand Avenue, Ely | 822 yd | |
| Wilson Road Fish Bar | Wilson Road Fish Bar, 41 Wilson Road, Ely | 896 yd | |
| Square Pizza & Chicken Shack | 43 Wilson Road, Ely | 899 yd | |
| The Taste | 45 Wilson Road, Ely | 904 yd | |
| China Cottage | 51 Wilson Road, Ely | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 848 yd | |
| NISA Supermarket | 53 Wilson Road, Ely | 916 yd | |
| Tesco | 225 - 229 Cowbridge Road West, Caerau | 964 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.