Area Information for Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ

This postcode in Cardiff is in Wales. The postcode is within the Grangetown ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This page combines information for the address Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CF1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1999. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Cardiff
Ward Grangetown
UK Parliamentary Constituency Cardiff South and Penarth * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Country Wales

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Grangetown), and the South Wales Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 104 crimes were reported within half a mile of CF1 7LJ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Cardiff, Wales consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 9
Semi-Detached 7
Terraced 103
Flat (Purpose-Built) 5
Flat (Converted) 8
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 133
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 41
Owned with Mortgage 47
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 12
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 30
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 133

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 29
Two People 39
Three People 23
Four People 20
Five People 8
Six People 9
Seven People 4
8+ People 1
Total 133

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Cardiff, Wales consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 91
Other Household 13
Total 133

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 63
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 19
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 135

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Cardiff South and Penarth UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 190
Female 197
Total 387

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 30
10-14 27
15-19 38
20-24 19
25-29 26
30-34 37
35-39 31
40-44 37
45-49 19
50-54 15
55-59 15
60-64 19
65-69 12
70-74 9
75-79 10
80-84 11
85+ 3
Total 384

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CF1 7LJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 134
Married 118
Separated 9
Divorced 21
Widowed 16
Total 298

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 189
Good 128
Fair 52
Bad 15
Very Bad 1
Total 385

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 111
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 67
Other 6
Total 295

Welsh Language Embed This

Across Wales as a whole, 17% of the population spoke Welsh at the time of the last census. This area is broadly in line with that, at 18%

Figures for Welsh speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 years and over on census day 2021.

Welsh Language
Can Speak Welsh 69
Cannot Speak Welsh 305
Welsh Understanding Ability
Can Understand Spoken Welsh 75
Cannot Understand Spoken Welsh 299

Ethnic Group Embed This

Cardiff, Wales can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 50% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 194
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 4
Pakistani 94
Bangladeshi 29
Chinese 3
Other Asian 1
Black African 18
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 8
Other 17
Total 387

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 304
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 17
Middle East and Asia 55
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 384

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 304
10+ Years 50
5-10 Years 20
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 387

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CF1 7LJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 37
United Kingdom 314
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 12
Middle East or Asia 15
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 114
Christian 82
Buddhist 0
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 156
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 28
Total 387

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Grangetown ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 16% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 96
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 47
Retired 31
Looking After Home or Family 21
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 17
Other 15
Total 296

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 12
Professional Occupations 39
Associate Professional Occupations 29
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 16
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 21
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 161

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 46
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 38
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 15
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 33
Semi-Routine Occupation 32
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 46
Full-time Student 44
Total 297

Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ is within the Grangetown policing neighbourhood, under the South Wales Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 104 crimes were reported within half a mile of CF1 7LJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 104 crimes committed near CF1 7LJ
Neighbourhood Team Address Grangetown
Force Website: https://www.south-wales.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to CF1 7LJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CF1 7LJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ. The nearest railway station is Grangetown (Cardiff), approximately 350 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Grangetown (Cardiff) 350 yards
Cardiff Central 0.7 miles
Cardiff Bay 0.8 miles
Ninian Park 1 mile
Cardiff Queen Street 1.3 miles
Cogan 1.4 miles
Cathays 1.6 miles
Dingle Road 1.8 miles
Penarth 2.1 miles
Eastbrook 2.2 miles
Waun-Gron Park 2.5 miles
Dinas Powys 2.8 miles
Fairwater 2.9 miles
Danescourt 3.2 miles
Heath Low Level 3.4 miles
Heath High Level 3.5 miles
Llandaf 3.5 miles
Ty Glas 3.9 miles
Birchgrove 3.9 miles
Rhiwbina 4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ. The nearest is Grangetown Primary School, approximately 120 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ. The nearest is Fitzalan High School, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ. The nearest is Cardiff Bay Surgery, approximately 330 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 7LJ. The nearest is South West Cmht - Hamadryad Centre, approximately half a mile away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.