City Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3BQ 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 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3EG, CF24 3JE, CF24 3DR, CF24 3BP, CF24 3BG, CF24 3JB, CF24 3BH, CF24 3GL, CF24 3JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 3BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 41.5% | 48.3% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 58.5% | 51.7% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 3BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.8% 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 | 78% | 76.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.8% | 15.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -28.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 58.3% | 47.3% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37.9% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 11.6% | 5.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 5.9% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.9% | 27.1% | -7.8% | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 42.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 12.9% | 3.4% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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 | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 69.9% | 66.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
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 | 62.6% | 56.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 16.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.2% | 56.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
City Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 300th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-08-03 | £560,092 |
| 143 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-10-12 | £789,631 |
| 135 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-10-12 | £789,631 |
| 137A City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-10-12 | £789,631 |
| Flat 141 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-10-12 | £789,631 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 3BQ 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 | 102 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 80 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 560 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 693 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steakout | 157 City Road, Roath | 27 yd | |
| Casablanca | 159 City Road, Roath | 28 yd | |
| Amo's Cafe | 141 City Road, Roath | 31 yd | |
| Granny Macs | 158 City Road, Roath | 38 yd | |
| Saray Restaurant | 164 - 166 City Road, Roath | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Garden | 213 City Road, Roath | 269 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 270 yd | |
| Gassy Jacks | Gassy Jacks, 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 353 yd | |
| Wingman | Ground Floor Rear Flat, 1 Miskin Street, Cathays | 390 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Joes | 150 City Road, Roath | 52 yd | |
| Golden Rickshaw | 127 City Road, Roath | 69 yd | |
| Chingri | 130 City Road, Roath | 110 yd | |
| Capital Fish Bar | 186 City Road, Roath | 121 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 98 City Road, Roath | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 60 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 99 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 318 yd | |
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 385 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.