Newport Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 1RT is located in the Penylan 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 1RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF23 9AA, CF24 2TN, CF24 2TH, CF24 1RP, CF24 2TT, CF23 9AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 1RT is primarily male, with 58.8% 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 | 44.3% | 41.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -9.8% |
| Male | 55.7% | 58.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 9.8% |
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 1RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 53% | 55.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 29.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 45.5% | 34.8% | -10.7% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 42.2% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 24.2% | 8.8% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 12.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 16.5% | 2.6% | -13.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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 | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 58.7% | 67.7% | 9.0% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.9% | -6.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 59.8% | 68% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 11.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 13.7% | -10.9% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 67.7% | 10.8% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 13.6% | -4.9% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newport Road was 613.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 556.4% higher than the Penylan average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Newport Road has the highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Penylan and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 185.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-26 | £222,671 |
| Flat 1 324 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-12-13 | £149,323 |
| 328 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-06-23 | £238,230 |
| 334 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-08-26 | £249,657 |
| 330 Newport Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2013-08-28 | £149,140 |
CF24 1RT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 1RT 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 923 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Albans RC Primary School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tremorfa Nursery School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baden Powell Primary School Muirton Road , Tremorfa CF24 2SJ | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willows High School Willows Avenue , Tremorfa CF24 2YE | - not rated | 1,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Drive Through Restaurant | 473 Newport Road, Penylan | 74 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | Unit 7, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 187 yd | |
| KFC | 364 Newport Road, Penylan | 209 yd | |
| Pausa Caffe | City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 291 yd | |
| Boulders Climbing Centre | Unit E2, St Catherines Park Pengam Road, Splott | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd | St Peters Rfc Minster Road, Roath | 655 yd | |
| St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club | St Albans Athletic And Social Club, Tremorfa Park Whitaker Road, Splott | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tremorfa Take Away | 4 Storrar Road, Splott | 493 yd | |
| Linas Kitchen | Unit 2b Beresford Road Lane, Adamsdown | 555 yd | |
| Minto's Patisserie | Unit 2 Beresford Road Lane, Adamsdown | 570 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Greggs Unit 7, Avenue Retail Park Newport Road, Penylan | 605 yd | |
| Waterloo Tea (Rangers Hut) | Waterloo Gardens Waterloo Gardens, Penylan | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store Colchester Avenue, Penylan | 255 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 291 yd | |
| Iceland @ The Range | 372 Newport Road, Penylan | 324 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 3c, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 325 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3a, City Link Newport Road, Adamsdown | 325 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.