Gordon Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3AJ 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 Gordon Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3AQ, CF24 3WJ, CF24 3AL, CF24 3AH, CF24 3AR, CF24 3AS, CF24 3AT, CF24 4AL, CF24 3AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 3AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 42.3% | 48.8% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 57.7% | 51.2% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 3AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.8% 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 | 88.5% | 85.8% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 47.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5% | 9% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -35.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 56.4% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 33.1% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3AJ this area, 4.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40.6% | 35.4% | -5.2% | 16.9% | 18.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 51.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.4% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 78.7% | 74% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 68.5% | 62.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 61.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 6% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 11.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 23.1% | 46.2% | -23.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Road was 49.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 420th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gordon Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-11-30 | £386,772 |
| 17 Gordon Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-02-28 | £421,534 |
| 15 Gordon Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-03-29 | £419,022 |
| 14 Gordon Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-02-13 | £312,870 |
| 1 Gordon Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-03-22 | £405,595 |
CF24 3AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 3AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 139 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 286 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 515 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 690 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 772 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Eats Ltd | 20 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 152 yd | |
| Mina | 62 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 212 yd | |
| Ramons Cafe | 64A Salisbury Road, Cathays | 214 yd | |
| Little dream | 19A Salisbury Road, Cathays | 215 yd | |
| The Bagel Place | Unit 11, Students Union Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingman | Ground Floor Rear Flat, 1 Miskin Street, Cathays | 273 yd | |
| Pen & Wig | The Pen & Wig, 1 Park Grove, Cathays | 327 yd | |
| Gassy Jacks | Gassy Jacks, 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 355 yd | |
| Daffodil | 33 Windsor Place, Cathays | 401 yd | |
| The Ernest Willows | The Ernest Willows, 2 - 12 City Road, Roath | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Fish Bar | 25 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 230 yd | |
| Chicken Delight | 1 - 3 Miskin Street, Cathays | 274 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 98 City Road, Roath | 307 yd | |
| Mamas Grill House Limited | 100 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 315 yd | |
| The Tidy Kitchen Company | 16 Museum Place, Cathays | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 196 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 289 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 374 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 410 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 445 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 | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.