City Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF2 3DQ is located in the Plasnewydd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about City Road, Cardiff, CF2 3DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3DF, CF24 3BL, CF24 3BN, CF24 3BZ, CF24 3DD, CF24 3DA, CF24 3BE, CF24 3EH, CF24 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF2 3DQ is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 45.3% | 44.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 54.7% | 55.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF2 3DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.8% | 68.4% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 21.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 44.8% | 51.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 31.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.2% | 18.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.8% | 22.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 33.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 73% | 54% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 56.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 56.2% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 15.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 56.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 18.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 12.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 101.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
City Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 356th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2001-01-11 | £250,732 |
CF2 3DQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF2 3DQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 48 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 320 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 594 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 604 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 606 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Hut & Jini Pizza | 89 City Road, Roath | 35 yd | |
| Kaspas | 103 City Road, Roath | 58 yd | |
| Deli Fuego | 95 - 99 City Road, Roath | 70 yd | |
| Marina Pizza Hut Limited | 82 City Road, Roath | 75 yd | |
| Marina Seafood Mediterranean Restaurant | 82 City Road, Roath | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ernest Willows | The Ernest Willows, 2 - 12 City Road, Roath | 258 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 360 yd | |
| Wingman | Ground Floor Rear Flat, 1 Miskin Street, Cathays | 469 yd | |
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 485 yd | |
| Gassy Jacks | Gassy Jacks, 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken.com | 98 City Road, Roath | 77 yd | |
| Castello Grill House | 76 City Road, Roath | 89 yd | |
| Ostro Peri Peri/Burger & Co | 29 - 31 City Road, Roath | 186 yd | |
| Chingri | 130 City Road, Roath | 190 yd | |
| Golden Rickshaw | 127 City Road, Roath | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 55 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 248 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 258 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 364 yd | |
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 395 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.