Old Port Road is in Wenvoe, Cardiff and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF5 6AL 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 Old Port Road, Wenvoe, Cardiff, CF5 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 6DA, CF5 6BX, CF5 6AY, CF5 6AG, CF5 6AR, CF5 6AU, CF5 6BZ, CF5 6BT, CF5 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 6AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 50.3% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44% | 49.7% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.1% | 41.1% | 21.0% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 44.2% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 6% | -10.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 50% | 52.7% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 32.9% | 9.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 9.5% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 3.7% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 12.2% | -13.0% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.4% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 39.8% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 92.8% | 93.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 93.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Port Road was 215.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 645.7% higher than the Peterston-super-Ely average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Old Port Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Peterston-super-Ely and the 29th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Pica, 25 Old Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2025-08-14 | £1,000,527 |
| Whitegate Old Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-03-14 | £640,373 |
| 17 Old Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-12-17 | £698,131 |
| 25 Old Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-12-03 | £757,370 |
| 31 Old Port Road, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-02-03 | £414,011 |
CF5 6AL 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 | 198 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 135 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mary Immaculate R.C. High School Caerau Lane , Wenvoe CF5 5QZ | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pencoedtre High School Merthyr Dyfan Road , CF62 9YQ | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ely And Caerau Children's Centre Michaelston College , Michaelston Road CF5 4SX | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Fagans C.I.W. Primary School Drope Road , Michaelston Super Ely CF5 4SZ | - not rated | 3,000 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 | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenvoe Arms | Wenvoe Arms, 18 Old Port Road | 16 yd | |
| The Walston Castle | Walston Castle Beefeater Nant Isaf | 608 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.6% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.