Penlan Road is in Llandough, Penarth and in Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF64 2LU is located in the Llandough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penlan Road, Llandough, Penarth, CF64 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF64 2PJ, CF64 2PE, CF64 2PH, CF64 2QA, CF64 2QG, CF64 2QD, CF64 2PG, CF64 2LS, CF64 2PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF64 2LU is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 46.6% | 45.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 53.4% | 54.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 | 37.3% | 31.8% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 46.9% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 47.8% | 51.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 26.5% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 16.8% | 17.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 42.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86.3% | 81.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 88.2% | 84.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 84.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penlan Road was 591.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 944.1% higher than the Cornerswell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penlan Road has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cornerswell and the 4th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 474.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Penlan Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2025-03-28 | £276,833 |
| 63 Penlan Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2023-11-03 | £336,678 |
| 75 Penlan Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,800 | 2022-11-16 | £346,485 |
| 91 Penlan Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-05-26 | £381,580 |
| 69 Penlan Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-05-04 | £499,572 |
CF64 2LU 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 58 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llandough Primary Dochdwy Road , Llandough CF64 2QD | - not rated | 160 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cogan Nursery School Cawnpore Street , Cogan CF64 2JU | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Garth 1 Heol Tircoch , CF64 2QN | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cogan Primary School Pill Street , Cogan CF64 2JS | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cyres Comprehensive School St Cyre's Road , Penarth CF64 2XP | - not rated | 1,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff & Vale UHB | University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road, Llandough | 369 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Bar | University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road, Llandough | 369 yd | |
| Merrie Harrier | Merrie Harrier Hotel, 117 Penlan Road, Llandough | 392 yd | |
| Hafan Y Lunch | Hafan Y Coed Mental Health Unit Penlan Road, Llandough | 394 yd | |
| Vale Sports Arena | Cambria House Penarth Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandough & Leckwith Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Penlan Road, Llandough | 233 yd | |
| The Oystercatcher | The Oyster Catcher Terra Nova Way | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden | Spring Garden Chip Shop, 5 Pill Street, Cogan | 989 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 3b Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown | 1,075 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.