Richmond Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3BU 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 Richmond Road, Cardiff, CF24 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3BR, CF24 3BY, CF24 3BH, CF24 3DB, CF24 3AT, CF24 3BW, CF24 4DF, CF24 3EG, CF24 3BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3BU is primarily male, with 58% 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 | 33.1% | 42% | 8.9% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 66.9% | 58% | -8.9% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 3BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.3% 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 | 87.4% | 88.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 50.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -36.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 52.9% | 49.6% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 37.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 10.3% | 6.4% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.6% | 38.8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 21.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 40% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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 | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 76.2% | 64.7% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 70.3% | 65.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 13.8% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 9.3% | -10.1% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 65.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 137.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% higher than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 239th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Richmond Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2025-08-29 | £705,686 |
| 84 Richmond Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-05-20 | £413,357 |
| 82 Richmond Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-05-20 | £413,357 |
| 86 Richmond Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1995-11-16 | £311,515 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 3BU 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) | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 59 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 528 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 561 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 561 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 710 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Jenks | 61 Wellfield Road, Roath | 73 yd | |
| Steakout | 157 City Road, Roath | 128 yd | |
| Casablanca | 159 City Road, Roath | 143 yd | |
| Souvlike | Ground Floor Front, 171 City Road, Roath | 154 yd | |
| Amo's Cafe | 141 City Road, Roath | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gassy Jacks | Gassy Jacks, 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 214 yd | |
| Wingman | Ground Floor Rear Flat, 1 Miskin Street, Cathays | 242 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 213 City Road, Roath | 308 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 309 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamas Grill House Limited | 100 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 174 yd | |
| Golden Rickshaw | 127 City Road, Roath | 181 yd | |
| Noodle Box | 2 Coburn Street, Cathays | 195 yd | |
| Rocket Joes | 150 City Road, Roath | 199 yd | |
| Fortune House Takeaway | Fortune House Salisbury Road, Cathays | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 203 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 206 yd | |
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 207 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 363 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 454 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.