Windsor Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 2FY 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 Windsor Road, Cardiff, CF24 2FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 0EW, CF24 0EU, CF24 0EX, CF24 0HS, CF24 0EZ, CF24 0ET, CF24 0ER, CF24 0ES, CF24 0DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 2FY is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 44.4% | 46.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 55.6% | 53.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 2FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 48% | 52.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 34.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 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 | 38% | 42.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
In the area around CF24 2FY this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 31.1% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 27.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 18.8% | 31.6% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 29.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 57.8% | 40.2% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 74.4% | 66.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 20.1% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 17.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 66.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 23.7% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 4.5% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 44% | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Road was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Adamsdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Adamsdown and the 405th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oriel House Windsor Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-14 | £165,813 |
| 12 Oriel House Windsor Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-03-17 | £174,296 |
| 24 Oriel House Windsor Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2023-03-08 | £172,304 |
| 15 Oriel House Windsor Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-08-01 | £157,708 |
| 22 Oriel House Windsor Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-06-30 | £153,093 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 2FY 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 | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 415 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 513 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 533 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ACT Schools Ocean Park House , East Tyndall Street CF24 5ET | - not rated | 615 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwrt Coffi | Cardiff Magistrates Court Fitzalan Place, Adamsdown | 251 yd | |
| The Zen Bar | Atrium Adam Street, Adamsdown | 401 yd | |
| Yemeni Crown | 3 Meteor Street, Adamsdown | 420 yd | |
| Starbucks | Mansion Shand House, 20 Newport Road, Adamsdown | 436 yd | |
| Lilo's | Commercial Unit, 18 Newport Road, Adamsdown | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Hotel | The Cottage, 11 Sanquhar Street, Splott | 399 yd | |
| Cardiff Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 4 - 8 Guildford Street, Cathays | 494 yd | |
| The Traders Tavern | Traders Tavern, 6 David Street, Cathays | 656 yd | |
| THE DOCK FEEDER | 18 Churchill Way, Cathays | 659 yd | |
| PULSE | 3 Churchill Way, Cathays | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bage Kitchen | 2 Meteor Street, Adamsdown | 423 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Eastgate House, 35 - 43 Newport Road, Roath | 558 yd | |
| Subway | The Aspect, 140 Queen Street, Cathays | 570 yd | |
| Casa Agape Foundation | Unit 17, Ground Floor Capitol Arcade, Cathays | 645 yd | |
| Subway | 26 City Road, Roath | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl East Tyndall Street, Splott | 508 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7 To 9, Ground Floor Capitol Arcade, Cathays | 645 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129 - 139 Queen Street, Cathays | 671 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 707 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Street Record Tredegar Street, Cathays | 748 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.