Sanquhar Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 2AB is located in the Splott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanquhar Street, Cardiff, CF24 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 2AN, CF24 2AR, CF24 2AS, CF24 2AL, CF24 2AP, CF24 2AJ, CF24 2AW, CF24 2BT, CF24 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 2AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.2% 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 | 50.2% | 68.2% | 18.0% | 37.9% | 30.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 14.6% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -29.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.6% | 40.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 20.7% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 44.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.7% | 80.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 85.5% | 85.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 86.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanquhar Street was 276.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.5% higher than the Splott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sanquhar Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Splott and the 73rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sanquhar Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-10 | £242,006 |
| 53 Sanquhar Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-12-16 | £219,702 |
| 49 Sanquhar Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-12-12 | £219,702 |
| 23 Sanquhar Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-31 | £190,960 |
| 21 Sanquhar Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-03-11 | £201,569 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Schools Ocean Park House , East Tyndall Street CF24 5ET | - not rated | 302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 364 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 631 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 773 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 808 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 Kitchen @OPH | Ocean Park House East Tyndall Street, Splott | 238 yd | |
| KIN + ILK | Unit 19 Ground Floor House 2, The Maltings East Tyndall Street, Splott | 275 yd | |
| Ocean Park Arena | Unit 2, Sd Ocean Way, Splott | 477 yd | |
| Funky Tastes Fusion | 110 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 490 yd | |
| Imperial Cafe | 33 Splott Road, Splott | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Hotel | The Cottage, 11 Sanquhar Street, Splott | 165 yd | |
| The New Fleur Sports And Social Club | Fleurs Social Club Portmanmoor Road, Splott | 400 yd | |
| Splott Conservative Club | Splott Conservative Club, 32 - 36 Habershon Street, Splott | 411 yd | |
| Old Illtydians Rfc | 1 Splott Road, Splott | 534 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Phoenix | 52 Carlisle Street, Splott | 415 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 10 Splott Road, Splott | 471 yd | |
| PAT Clifton Fish Bar | 107 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 476 yd | |
| Tazz Tandoori | 22 Splott Road, Splott | 506 yd | |
| Cottage Tandoori | 38 Splott Road, Splott | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl East Tyndall Street, Splott | 157 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 40 - 42 Splott Road, Splott | 535 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 554 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 955 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 | 189.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.