The Walk is in Roath, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3AF is located in the Plasnewydd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Walk, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3AA, CF24 3AN, CF24 3AX, CF24 3AG, CF24 3AB, CF24 3AZ, CF24 3AH, CF10 3DJ, CF24 0BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3AF is primarily male, with 59.5% 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 | 35.2% | 40.5% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -10.5% |
| Male | 64.8% | 59.5% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 10.5% |
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 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.1% 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 | 73.5% | 75.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 37.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -36.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 10.6% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 35.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 34.1% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 20.7% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.1% | 14.3% | -8.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 43.7% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.6% | 74.2% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 85.5% | 69.9% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 10.5% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 69.7% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Walk was 206.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Walk has the 10th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 129th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 The Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2025-02-14 | £439,699 |
| 10 The Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £1,012,000 | 2022-11-14 | £1,026,028 |
| 13 The Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-08-11 | £483,189 |
| 3 The Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-03-08 | £853,618 |
| 10 The Walk, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-08-06 | £396,753 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 3AF 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 | 67 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 134 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 377 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 522 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 854 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevithick Refectory | Trevithick Building, 14 - 17 The Parade, Roath | 73 yd | |
| Lilo's | Commercial Unit, 18 Newport Road, Adamsdown | 228 yd | |
| Cardiff Sixth Form College | Trinity Court, 21 - 27 Newport Road, Roath | 230 yd | |
| Coffee Planet | The Kiosk Newport Road, Adamsdown | 239 yd | |
| Starbucks | Mansion Shand House, 20 Newport Road, Adamsdown | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodil | 33 Windsor Place, Cathays | 243 yd | |
| The Central Bar | Central Bar, 39 Windsor Place, Cathays | 272 yd | |
| The Flute and Tankard | 4 Windsor Place, Cathays | 309 yd | |
| PULSE | 3 Churchill Way, Cathays | 374 yd | |
| The Ernest Willows | The Ernest Willows, 2 - 12 City Road, Roath | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | The Aspect, 140 Queen Street, Cathays | 265 yd | |
| Casa Agape Foundation | Unit 17, Ground Floor Capitol Arcade, Cathays | 315 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Eastgate House, 35 - 43 Newport Road, Roath | 328 yd | |
| Smokewood | 15 City Road, Roath | 330 yd | |
| Ostro Peri Peri/Burger & Co | 29 - 31 City Road, Roath | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 129 - 139 Queen Street, Cathays | 243 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7 To 9, Ground Floor Capitol Arcade, Cathays | 315 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 375 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 403 yd | |
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 439 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.