Cowper Place is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3FT 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 Cowper Place, Cardiff, CF24 3FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3FN, CF24 3DX, CF24 3DS, CF24 3FL, CF24 3FR, CF24 3EF, CF24 3FQ, CF24 3DN, CF24 3FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF24 3FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.4% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.6% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 62.2% | 52.6% | -9.6% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 28.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.9% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 43.3% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 16.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 47.3% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82% | 65.7% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
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 | 76.8% | 69.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 14% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 69.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 16.6% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 20.7% | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowper Place was 168.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% higher than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowper Place has the 14th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 172nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Cowper Court Cowper Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2022-12-02 | £189,063 |
| Flat 1 Cowper Court Cowper Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-12-02 | £182,245 |
| Flat 5 Cowper Court Cowper Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2014-07-15 | £124,105 |
| Flat 3 Cowper Court Cowper Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2003-09-12 | £205,489 |
| Flat 5 Cowper Court Cowper Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2002-09-09 | £188,145 |
CF24 3FT 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 3FT 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 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 281 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 352 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 364 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 412 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadramowt | 42 City Road, Roath | 111 yd | |
| Damas Sweets | 36 - 38 City Road, Roath | 119 yd | |
| Spice Village, Bombay Grill and Piri Pronto | 24 City Road, Roath | 131 yd | |
| Lebanon Grill | 17 - 19 City Road, Roath | 167 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | 11 - 13 City Road, Roath | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ernest Willows | The Ernest Willows, 2 - 12 City Road, Roath | 131 yd | |
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 265 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 320 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 461 yd | |
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 26 City Road, Roath | 149 yd | |
| Ostro Peri Peri/Burger & Co | 29 - 31 City Road, Roath | 159 yd | |
| Smokewood | 15 City Road, Roath | 166 yd | |
| Castello Grill House | 76 City Road, Roath | 173 yd | |
| J&M | 49 Crofts Street, Roath | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 132 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 201 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 449 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 570 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 619 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.