Muirton Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 2SN 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 Muirton Road, Cardiff, CF24 2SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 5PQ, CF24 5XB, CF24 2ST, CF24 5TH, CF24 2SL, CF24 2LU, CF24 2SW, CF24 2LR, CF24 2SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF24 2SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 50.8% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 43.7% | 49.2% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 42.1% | 53.1% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 28.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 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 | 43.7% | 39.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 36% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
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 2SN this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.9% | 33.2% | -22.7% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 14% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 15% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 87.4% | 90.4% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 91.3% | 88.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 89.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Muirton Road was 152.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Splott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Muirton Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Splott and the 200th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Muirton Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-02-25 | £134,820 |
| 48 Muirton Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-06 | £192,969 |
| 51 Muirton Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2020-01-31 | £134,431 |
| 51 Muirton Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £92,641 | 2006-09-29 | £167,079 |
| 54 Muirton Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-08-21 | £199,436 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland Primary School Singleton Road , Splott CF24 2LJ | - not rated | 272 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Glan Morfa Lewis Road , Splott CF24 5EB | - not rated | 272 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden Powell Primary School Muirton Road , Tremorfa CF24 2SJ | - not rated | 393 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tremorfa Nursery School Mona Place , Tremorfa CF24 2TG | - not rated | 395 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willows High School Willows Avenue , Tremorfa CF24 2YE | - not rated | 595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy chop suey house | 50 Splott Road, Splott | 580 yd | |
| Fresh Start Food Ltd | Unit 35, Portmanmoor Road Industrial Estate Portmanmoor Road, Splott | 587 yd | |
| Atlantic Cafe | 43 Tweedsmuir Road, Splott | 710 yd | |
| Imperial Cafe | 33 Splott Road, Splott | 730 yd | |
| KIN + ILK | Unit 19 Ground Floor House 2, The Maltings East Tyndall Street, Splott | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splott Conservative Club | Splott Conservative Club, 32 - 36 Habershon Street, Splott | 638 yd | |
| The New Fleur Sports And Social Club | Fleurs Social Club Portmanmoor Road, Splott | 666 yd | |
| Old Illtydians Rfc | 1 Splott Road, Splott | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam Thai Kitchen | 13 Tweedsmuir Road, Splott | 605 yd | |
| Cottage Tandoori | 38 Splott Road, Splott | 616 yd | |
| Tazz Tandoori | 22 Splott Road, Splott | 668 yd | |
| Blue Star | 118 Carlisle Street, Splott | 670 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 52 Carlisle Street, Splott | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 40 - 42 Splott Road, Splott | 607 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 | 209 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.