City Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3BL 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 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF2 3DQ, CF24 3DD, CF24 3DF, CF24 3BZ, CF24 3DN, CF24 3ER, CF24 3EH, CF24 3BN, CF24 3BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3BL is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 45.3% | 44.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 54.7% | 55.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 3BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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 | 64.8% | 68.4% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 21.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 44.8% | 51.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 31.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.2% | 18.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.8% | 22.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 33.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 73% | 54% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 72.4% | 56.2% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 15.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 56.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 18.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 12.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 101.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
City Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 356th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-20 | £313,469 |
| 75 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2005-01-04 | £414,880 |
| 87 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2004-12-10 | £485,822 |
| 67 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2004-01-02 | £178,886 |
| 77 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2000-09-27 | £271,626 |
CF24 3BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3BL 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 | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 48 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 304 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 | 545 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 551 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Pizza Hut Limited | 82 City Road, Roath | 56 yd | |
| Marina Seafood Mediterranean Restaurant | 82 City Road, Roath | 56 yd | |
| Spicy Hut & Jini Pizza | 89 City Road, Roath | 70 yd | |
| Deli Fuego | 95 - 99 City Road, Roath | 103 yd | |
| Pasha Shawarma | 96 City Road, Roath | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ernest Willows | The Ernest Willows, 2 - 12 City Road, Roath | 207 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 344 yd | |
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 438 yd | |
| Wingman | Ground Floor Rear Flat, 1 Miskin Street, Cathays | 519 yd | |
| Gassy Jacks | Gassy Jacks, 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castello Grill House | 76 City Road, Roath | 47 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 98 City Road, Roath | 105 yd | |
| Ostro Peri Peri/Burger & Co | 29 - 31 City Road, Roath | 141 yd | |
| Smokewood | 15 City Road, Roath | 184 yd | |
| Subway | 26 City Road, Roath | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 1 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 208 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 290 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 444 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.