Blanche Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 1QS 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 Blanche Street, Cardiff, CF24 1QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 1QT, CF24 1RA, CF24 1QR, CF24 1QJ, CF24 1NP, CF24 1RD, CF24 1QH, CF2 1RN, CF24 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 1QS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 1QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 55.3% | 51.5% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.4% | 49.3% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 30% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 28.9% | 23% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 38.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.3% 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 | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 74% | 59.3% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -22.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 82.6% | 70.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 70.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 12.6% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 27.1% | 6.5% | 20.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blanche Street was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Adamsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blanche Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Adamsdown and the 406th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Blanche Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £4,500 | 2025-04-25 | £4,411 |
| 9 Blanche Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-22 | £229,237 |
| 15 Blanche Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-04-30 | £198,698 |
| 37 Blanche Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-04-26 | £245,758 |
| 17 Blanche Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-09-17 | £231,563 |
CF24 1QS 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 CF24 1QS 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 227 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 861 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tremorfa Nursery School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Albans RC Primary School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 944 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baden Powell Primary School Muirton Road , Tremorfa CF24 2SJ | - not rated | 971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostalagia Cafe | Units 1 & 2, Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate Clydesmuir Road, Splott | 352 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 5, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 433 yd | |
| The South Kitchen | 57 Broadway, Adamsdown | 480 yd | |
| Sphinx | 55 Broadway, Adamsdown | 486 yd | |
| Pausa Caffe | City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd | St Peters Rfc Minster Road, Roath | 392 yd | |
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 624 yd | |
| Old Illtydians Rfc | 1 Splott Road, Splott | 699 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 750 yd | |
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia's Greek Corner | 168 Broadway, Adamsdown | 88 yd | |
| Minto's Patisserie | Unit 2 Beresford Road Lane, Adamsdown | 202 yd | |
| Linas Kitchen | Unit 2b Beresford Road Lane, Adamsdown | 216 yd | |
| BAMBOO HOUSE | Ground Floor Shop, 134 Broadway, Adamsdown | 225 yd | |
| Al-Ikhlas Centre | 90 - 92 Broadway, Adamsdown | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 3c, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 456 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3a, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 456 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 487 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue, Penylan | 696 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 785 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 | 184.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.