Newport Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 1AJ is located in the Plasnewydd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF2 1DL, CF24 3QJ, CF24 1DJ, CF24 3SN, CF24 1DA, CF24 1DS, CF24 3RD, CF24 3PR, CF24 1YN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 1AJ is primarily male, with 59.1% 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 | 45.9% | 40.9% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 59.1% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
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 CF24 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.8% 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 | 60.8% | 64.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 26.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 18.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 46.1% | 50.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 28.4% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 10.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 44.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 83.3% | 78.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 66.8% | 71.2% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 19.5% | 11.5% | -8.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 8.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 70.5% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 7.6% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newport Road was 229.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% higher than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newport Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 106th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 108.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Ashgrove Court 191 - 193 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-08-18 | £200,000 |
| Flat 15 191 - 193 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-10-04 | £177,718 |
| Flat 21 191 - 193 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,200 | 2022-07-27 | £202,472 |
| Flat 19 191 - 193 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-10-08 | £172,361 |
| Flat 2 Ashgrove Court, 191 - 193 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-30 | £177,380 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 1AJ 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 | 133 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 47 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Education | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 362 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 415 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 776 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 776 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow of Hope | 23 - 25 Broadway, Adamsdown | 237 yd | |
| Sphinx | 55 Broadway, Adamsdown | 247 yd | |
| The South Kitchen | 57 Broadway, Adamsdown | 248 yd | |
| Chickolex | 18 Broadway, Adamsdown | 323 yd | |
| Central African Association Cafe | 12 Broadway, Adamsdown | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 255 yd | |
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 353 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 354 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 495 yd | |
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Fusion | 80 Broadway, Adamsdown | 292 yd | |
| Al-Ikhlas Centre | 90 - 92 Broadway, Adamsdown | 306 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 6 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 326 yd | |
| Pizza Kitchen | 3, Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 330 yd | |
| Golden House | 4, Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 551 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 734 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 764 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 842 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 870 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.