Railway Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 2DF 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 Railway Street, Cardiff, CF24 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 2DH, CF24 2DP, CF24 1HE, CF24 2BZ, CF24 2BH, CF24 1LT, CF24 1HD, CF24 2DE, CF24 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 2DF is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 46% | 45.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 54% | 54.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 2DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 47.1% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 29.5% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.7% | -1.3% | 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 | 40.3% | 42.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 25.3% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 29.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 10.4% | 6.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 4% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81% | 66.1% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 78.6% | 67.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 67.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Street was 153.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Splott average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Railway Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Splott and the 195th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 67 Railway Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-04-09 | £141,904 |
| 89 Railway Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-12-11 | £259,045 |
| 71 Railway Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-10-02 | £263,763 |
| 73 Railway Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-01-16 | £205,317 |
| Flat 1 67 Railway Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2016-09-28 | £83,463 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 2DF 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 365 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 598 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ACT Schools Ocean Park House , East Tyndall Street CF24 5ET | - not rated | 668 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 692 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Cafe | 33 Splott Road, Splott | 166 yd | |
| Top Persian Food | 40 Pearl Street, Adamsdown | 204 yd | |
| Funky Tastes Fusion | 110 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 272 yd | |
| Sammy chop suey house | 50 Splott Road, Splott | 290 yd | |
| Salad Bar | 115 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Illtydians Rfc | 1 Splott Road, Splott | 161 yd | |
| Splott Conservative Club | Splott Conservative Club, 32 - 36 Habershon Street, Splott | 352 yd | |
| The New Fleur Sports And Social Club | Fleurs Social Club Portmanmoor Road, Splott | 426 yd | |
| Cottage Hotel | The Cottage, 11 Sanquhar Street, Splott | 523 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza | 10 Splott Road, Splott | 86 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 52 Carlisle Street, Splott | 169 yd | |
| Tazz Tandoori | 22 Splott Road, Splott | 203 yd | |
| Cottage Tandoori | 38 Splott Road, Splott | 254 yd | |
| PAT Clifton Fish Bar | 107 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 40 - 42 Splott Road, Splott | 263 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 313 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl East Tyndall Street, Splott | 543 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 933 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 | 184.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.