Newport Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 1RS 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 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 1RN, CF24 1QY, CF24 1NP, CF24 1QZ, CF24 1QW, CF2 1RN, CF24 1RE, CF24 1RL, CF24 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 1RS is primarily male, with 58% 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 | 47.7% | 42% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 58% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 57.4% | 65.1% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 20.3% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 42.6% | 43.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33.1% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 25% | 15.9% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 40.7% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 6.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.9% | 77.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 84.9% | 70.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 15.4% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 84.2% | 70.3% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 8.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newport Road was 518.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.9% higher than the Adamsdown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Newport Road has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Adamsdown and the 24th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 161.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 280 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-11-30 | £101,124 |
| 274 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2023-10-05 | £395,305 |
| Flat 1 280 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-01-10 | £74,250 |
| Flat 2 288 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-09-02 | £172,523 |
| 266 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £11,100 | 2022-04-07 | £11,555 |
CF24 1RS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 337 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Albans RC Primary School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 974 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tremorfa Nursery School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 975 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baden Powell Primary School Muirton Road , Tremorfa CF24 2SJ | - not rated | 1,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Unit 5, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 277 yd | |
| Nostalagia Cafe | Units 1 & 2, Clydesmuir Road Industrial Estate Clydesmuir Road, Splott | 314 yd | |
| Pausa Caffe | City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 322 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | Unit 7, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 429 yd | |
| Burger King Drive Through Restaurant | 473 Newport Road, Penylan | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd | St Peters Rfc Minster Road, Roath | 275 yd | |
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 775 yd | |
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 809 yd | |
| Old Illtydians Rfc | 1 Splott Road, Splott | 888 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minto's Patisserie | Unit 2 Beresford Road Lane, Adamsdown | 64 yd | |
| Linas Kitchen | Unit 2b Beresford Road Lane, Adamsdown | 73 yd | |
| Sofia's Greek Corner | 168 Broadway, Adamsdown | 249 yd | |
| BAMBOO HOUSE | Ground Floor Shop, 134 Broadway, Adamsdown | 397 yd | |
| Waterloo Tea (Rangers Hut) | Waterloo Gardens Waterloo Gardens, Penylan | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 3c, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 296 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3a, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 296 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 322 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue, Penylan | 512 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store Colchester Avenue, Penylan | 747 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 2.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.