Dochdwy Road is in Llandough, Penarth and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF64 2QD 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 Dochdwy Road, Llandough, Penarth, CF64 2QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF64 2PE, CF64 2PQ, CF64 2PH, CF64 2PJ, CF64 2PT, CF64 2PF, CF64 2LU, CF64 2PN, CF64 2QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF64 2QD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.7% | 48.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 25.6% | 33.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 51% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 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 | 46.2% | 51% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.6% | 12.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 42.1% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 11.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.6% | 76.2% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 86.7% | 85.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 85.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dochdwy Road was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Cornerswell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dochdwy Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cornerswell and the 70th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Dochdwy Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,100 | 2025-03-17 | £105,564 |
| 55 Dochdwy Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2023-02-10 | £169,110 |
| 55 Dochdwy Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2021-08-30 | £149,074 |
| 61 Dochdwy Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2006-01-20 | £202,480 |
| 59 Dochdwy Road, Penarth, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,250 | 2004-11-26 | £151,865 |
CF64 2QD 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llandough Primary Dochdwy Road , Llandough CF64 2QD | - not rated | 71 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cogan Nursery School Cawnpore Street , Cogan CF64 2JU | - not rated | 943 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Garth 1 Heol Tircoch , CF64 2QN | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cogan Primary School Pill Street , Cogan CF64 2JS | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cyres Comprehensive School St Cyre's Road , Penarth CF64 2XP | - not rated | 1,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrie Harrier | Merrie Harrier Hotel, 117 Penlan Road, Llandough | 424 yd | |
| Courts | Barons Court Penarth Road | 490 yd | |
| Cardiff & Vale UHB | University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road, Llandough | 505 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Bar | University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road, Llandough | 505 yd | |
| Vale Sports Arena | Cambria House Penarth Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandough & Leckwith Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Penlan Road, Llandough | 313 yd | |
| The Oystercatcher | The Oyster Catcher Terra Nova Way | 876 yd | |
| Cogan Coronation Club & Institute | Cogan Coronation Club, 1 Hewell Street, Cogan | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden | Spring Garden Chip Shop, 5 Pill Street, Cogan | 894 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 3b Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons International Drive, Grangetown | 987 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore Terra Nova Way | 992 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.