Fort Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 1QQ 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 Fort Street, Cardiff, CF24 1QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 1QP, CF24 1QH, CF24 1QJ, CF24 1RR, CF24 1RX, CF24 1QN, CF2 1RN, CF24 1DN, CF24 1QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 1QQ is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 54.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 1QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 51.6% | 56.1% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 33.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 45.4% | 45.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.9% | 17.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 42.4% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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 | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 67.1% | 71% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 10.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 7% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 77.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.9% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.3% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 25.4% | 46.2% | -20.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fort Street was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Adamsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fort Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Adamsdown and the 369th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Fort Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2023-12-08 | £197,652 |
| 13 Fort Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-06-30 | £221,415 |
| 7 Fort Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-01-20 | £207,656 |
| 7 Fort Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-01-20 | £207,656 |
| 8 Fort Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-03-04 | £241,452 |
CF24 1QQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 88 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 763 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tremorfa Nursery School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Albans RC Primary School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 1,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The South Kitchen | 57 Broadway, Adamsdown | 388 yd | |
| Sphinx | 55 Broadway, Adamsdown | 394 yd | |
| Rainbow of Hope | 23 - 25 Broadway, Adamsdown | 479 yd | |
| Nostalagia Cafe | Units 1 & 2, Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate Clydesmuir Road, Splott | 496 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 5, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd | St Peters Rfc Minster Road, Roath | 324 yd | |
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 527 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 659 yd | |
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 694 yd | |
| Old Illtydians Rfc | 1 Splott Road, Splott | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia's Greek Corner | 168 Broadway, Adamsdown | 90 yd | |
| BAMBOO HOUSE | Ground Floor Shop, 134 Broadway, Adamsdown | 182 yd | |
| Minto's Patisserie | Unit 2 Beresford Road Lane, Adamsdown | 295 yd | |
| Linas Kitchen | Unit 2b Beresford Road Lane, Adamsdown | 309 yd | |
| Al-Ikhlas Centre | 90 - 92 Broadway, Adamsdown | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 3c, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 546 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3a, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 546 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue, Penylan | 690 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 735 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.