Michaelston Road is in St Fagans, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF5 6FL is located in the Pentyrch and St Fagans electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff West. This postcode has been in use since 2017-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Michaelston Road, St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF5 6DW, CF5 4RZ, CF5 6HS, CF5 6FH, CF5 4QP, CF5 4QQ, CF5 6FA, CF5 4SB, CF5 4SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF5 6FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.3% | -3.8% | 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 | 30.5% | 33.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 44.7% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 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 (86.3%) 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% | 48.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 37.8% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 6FL this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 7.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 12.2% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 54.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 93.3% | 92.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 92.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Michaelston Road was 89.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Ely average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Michaelston Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Ely and the 402nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Great House Farm Michaelston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2025-06-20 | £196,596 |
| 6 Great House Farm Michaelston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-02-16 | £263,460 |
| 6 Great House Farm Michaelston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-02-16 | £263,460 |
| 14 Great House Farm Michaelston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, a newly built property | £474,000 | 2022-11-07 | £480,570 |
| 15 Great House Farm Michaelston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, a newly built property | £475,000 | 2022-10-05 | £486,887 |
CF5 6FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Fagans C.I.W. Primary School Drope Road , Michaelston Super Ely CF5 4SZ | - not rated | 729 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ely And Caerau Children's Centre Michaelston College , Michaelston Road CF5 4SX | - not rated | 787 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Wilson Road , Ely CF5 4JL | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mary Immaculate R.C. High School Caerau Lane , Wenvoe CF5 5QZ | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holy Family R.C. Primary School Beechley Drive , Pentrebane CF5 3SN | - not rated | 2,173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Flames Ely | 353 Grand Avenue, Ely | 773 yd | |
| St Fagans Museum - Elior UK Ltd | Museum Of Welsh Life Michaelston Road, St Fagans | 1,019 yd | |
| Siop Losin | Museum Of Welsh Life Michaelston Road, St Fagans | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Sang Take Away | 115 Michaelston Road, Ely | 562 yd | |
| Queens Fish Bar | 355 Grand Avenue, Ely | 763 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.