Port Road is in Wenvoe, Cardiff and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF5 6AD is located in the Wenvoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Glamorgan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Port Road, Wenvoe, Cardiff, CF5 6AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF5 6AD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.1% | 47.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF5 6AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 25.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 59.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 56.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 14.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.5% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 46.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 96% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.6% | 93.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Port Road was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Peterston-super-Ely average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Port Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Peterston-super-Ely and the 111th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Beech Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-05-30 | £624,120 |
| Wenvoe Service Station Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-11-28 | £252,782 |
| Wenvoe Manor Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2017-02-13 | £1,440,475 |
| Gathers Hollow Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2007-09-28 | £1,657,262 |
| Waunwrydd Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2004-05-28 | £501,774 |
CF5 6AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF5 6AD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwenfo C.I.W. Primary Old Port Road , Wenvoe CF5 6AN | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pencoedtre High School Merthyr Dyfan Road , CF62 9YQ | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Colcot Primary School Florence Avenue , Barry CF62 9XH | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Richard Gwyn R.C. High School Argae Lane , CF63 1BL | - not rated | 2,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree Restaurant | Pughs Garden Centre Port Road | 1 yd | |
| Graze Kitchen Company | Wenvoe Castle Golf Club | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenvoe Arms | Wenvoe Arms, 18 Old Port Road | 991 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 88.9% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.