Marconi Avenue is in Penarth and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF64 1SU is located in the St Augustine's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marconi Avenue, Penarth, CF64 1SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF64 1SS, CF64 1SQ, CF64 1SE, CF64 1SD, CF64 1SP, CF64 1TS, CF64 1SG, CF64 1NJ, CF64 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF64 1SU is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 43.5% | 45.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 56.5% | 54.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 39.7% | 38.5% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 38.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 13.6% | -6.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 56.5% | 49.7% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 13.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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 CF64 1SU this area, 6.6% 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56% | 63.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94% | 90% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 90.4% | 86.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 89.7% | 87.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marconi Avenue was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.6% higher than the Plymouth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marconi Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Plymouth and the 173rd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Ty Charlotte Marconi Avenue, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-18 | £221,803 |
| Flat 11 Ty Charlotte Marconi Avenue, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-09 | £221,803 |
| Flat 7 Ty Charlotte Marconi Avenue, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-06-05 | £161,231 |
| Flat 11 Ty Charlotte Marconi Avenue, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-06-30 | £214,130 |
| Flat 24 Ty Charlotte Marconi Avenue, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-28 | £229,079 |
CF64 1SU 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert C.P. School Albert Road , CF64 1BX | - not rated | 771 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Dryden Road , CF64 2RT | - not rated | 866 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cogan Primary School Pill Street , Cogan CF64 2JS | - not rated | 908 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Headlands School 2 St Augustine's Road , Penarth CF64 1YY | - not rated | 931 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bute Cottage Nursery School Bute Lane , Off Grove Place CF64 2ET | - not rated | 939 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 Deck Boatfolk Bars Ltd | The Deck, Penarth Marina Penarth Portway | 198 yd | |
| La Marina & El Puerto | Custom House Paget Road | 279 yd | |
| The Galley | Cardiff Bay Boat Sales Compass House, Penarth Marina Penarth Portway | 280 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion, 28 Glebe Street | 541 yd | |
| Clay Pit | 46 Plassey Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| the pilot pub | Pilot Hotel, 67 Queens Road | 424 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 69 Glebe Street | 541 yd | |
| The Oystercatcher | The Oyster Catcher Terra Nova Way | 640 yd | |
| The Clive Arms | Clive Arms Hotel, 31 John Street | 687 yd | |
| The Windsor | The Windsor Arms, 95 Windsor Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT Heaven Ltd | 3 Trem Y Bae | 447 yd | |
| Magic Wok | Magic Wok, 31 Glebe Street | 541 yd | |
| Plassey Fish Bar | Plassey Fish Bar, 87 Plassey Street | 731 yd | |
| M&m kebab & pizza | 101 Glebe Street | 734 yd | |
| Saagor Indian Take Away | Saagor Indian Take Away, 104 Glebe Street | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore Terra Nova Way | 562 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 28 - 30 Windsor Road | 837 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-operative Group Limited, 26 Windsor Road | 849 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons International Drive, Grangetown | 907 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Herbert Terrace | 1,018 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 | 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.