Emerald Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 1QA 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 Emerald Street, Cardiff, CF24 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 1QB, CF24 1PZ, CF24 1LP, CF24 1PY, CF24 1LN, CF24 1PX, CF24 1LQ, CF2 1NG, CF24 1NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 1QA is primarily male, with 56.1% 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 | 45.2% | 43.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 54.8% | 56.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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 | 63.9% | 67.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 29.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 21.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 47.2% | 39.1% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 15% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 7.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.8% | 24.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 36.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 74.3% | 56.6% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 70.8% | 65.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 10.6% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 8.5% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 65.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 11.9% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emerald Street was 192.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Adamsdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Emerald Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Adamsdown and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Emerald Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-02-21 | £235,780 |
| 39 Emerald Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-01-04 | £184,702 |
| 37 Emerald Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-29 | £253,463 |
| 29 Emerald Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-04-30 | £245,747 |
| 55 Emerald Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-01-17 | £210,872 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 1QA 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 247 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 410 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 530 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 575 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today Shawarma | 11 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 102 yd | |
| Kurdish Traditional Coffee Shop | 13 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 110 yd | |
| Chickolex | 18 Broadway, Adamsdown | 116 yd | |
| Central African Association Cafe | 12 Broadway, Adamsdown | 122 yd | |
| CEYLON SPICY POT | 10 Broadway, Adamsdown | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 144 yd | |
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 155 yd | |
| Old Illtydians Rfc | 1 Splott Road, Splott | 291 yd | |
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 397 yd | |
| The Ernest Willows | The Ernest Willows, 2 - 12 City Road, Roath | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Wok | 15 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 102 yd | |
| Mighty Cod | 37 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 156 yd | |
| Super Chinese Kitchen | 120 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 164 yd | |
| Pizza Kitchen | 3, Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 188 yd | |
| Golden House | 4, Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 147 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 40 - 42 Splott Road, Splott | 620 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 664 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 798 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl East Tyndall Street, Splott | 845 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 | 239.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.