Topaz Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 1PH is located in the Adamsdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Topaz Street, Cardiff, CF24 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 1PG, CF24 1NQ, CF24 1LN, CF24 1PF, CF24 1LP, CF24 1LR, CF24 1LS, CF24 1HB, CF24 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 1PH is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 46.3% | 45.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 54.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 1PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 54% | 57.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 27.8% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.3% | 48.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.2% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around CF24 1PH this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 28.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.5% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 38.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 71.4% | 47.5% | -23.9% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 12.3% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 71.2% | 61.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 10.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 17.7% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 61.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 17.9% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 7.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Topaz Street was 142.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Adamsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Topaz Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Adamsdown and the 223rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Topaz Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2024-03-18 | £243,307 |
| 28 Topaz Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-10-06 | £221,908 |
| 18 Topaz Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-01-27 | £236,440 |
| Flat 2 38 Topaz Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-12-16 | £127,679 |
| 38 Topaz Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-12-16 | £137,952 |
CF24 1PH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 1PH 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 | 107 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 341 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 366 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 591 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 615 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Tastes Fusion | 110 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 125 yd | |
| Salad Bar | 115 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 131 yd | |
| Top Persian Food | 40 Pearl Street, Adamsdown | 159 yd | |
| ODUS Resturant | 130 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 187 yd | |
| Today Shawarma | 11 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Illtydians Rfc | 1 Splott Road, Splott | 144 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 287 yd | |
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 310 yd | |
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 540 yd | |
| Splott Conservative Club | Splott Conservative Club, 32 - 36 Habershon Street, Splott | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Cod | 37 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 101 yd | |
| PAT Clifton Fish Bar | 107 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 125 yd | |
| Super Chinese Kitchen | 120 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 142 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 15 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 212 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 10 Splott Road, Splott | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 101 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 40 - 42 Splott Road, Splott | 472 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl East Tyndall Street, Splott | 719 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 753 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 910 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.