Station Terrace is in Peterston Super Ely, Cardiff and in Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF5 6LU is located in the Peterston-super-Ely 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 Station Terrace, Peterston Super Ely, Cardiff, CF5 6LU 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 6LU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49% | 47.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 51% | 52.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 6LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 22.3% | 27.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 59.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 63.1% | 58.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 29% | 25.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.5% | 52.8% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98% | 97.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.6% | 95.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 95.2% | 96% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Terrace was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Peterston-super-Ely average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Terrace has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Peterston-super-Ely and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Station Terrace, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-10-14 | £241,515 |
| 7 Station Terrace, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2017-03-17 | £331,857 |
| 9 Station Terrace, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2016-08-05 | £336,649 |
| 7 Station Terrace, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-08-07 | £340,198 |
| 5 Station Terrace, Cardiff, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2010-05-17 | £292,460 |
CF5 6LU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterston Super Ely C.I.W. Primary Heol Llanbedr , Peterston Super Ely CF5 6LP | - not rated | 972 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pendoylan C.I.W. Primary School Pendoylan , Nr. Cowbridge CF71 7UJ | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Nicholas C.I.W. Primary St Nicholas , CF5 6SG | - not rated | 2,644 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 | 4,583 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ely And Caerau Children's Centre Michaelston College , Michaelston Road CF5 4SX | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes Inn | Three Horseshoes Inn | 655 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.