CF11 0JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Watkiss Way, 0.5km from Penarth Flats in Penarth. Administratively it sits within Grangetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF11 0JL are sourced from Output Area W00010574 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATKISS WAY, CF11 0JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKISS WAY, CF11 0JL.
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39
£ 43,900 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF11 0JL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF11 0JL spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF11 0JL. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF11 0JL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- LONDIS0.9 km
- LONDIS0.9 km
- Morrisons Garage Shop0.4 km
- Supreme Convenience0.8 km
- W J Horne & Son0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Albion0.9 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- The Albion0.9 km
- Cogan Coronation Club & Institute0.9 km
- The Oystercatcher0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Ice Arena Wales0.2 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.3 km
- The Grazing Shed0.2 km
- Ice Arena Wales0.2 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.3 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- CT Heaven Ltd0.6 km
- CT Heaven Ltd0.6 km
- Magic Wok0.9 km
- Spring Garden0.8 km
- Spring Garden0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cogan0.8 km
- Dingle Road1.0 km
- Penarth1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cardiff Ice Rink0.0 km
- Olympian Drive0.2 km
- Olympian Drive Park & Ride0.3 km
- Watkiss Way0.3 km
- International Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF110JL · Data under Open Government Licence