Plasnewydd Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3GN 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 Plasnewydd Road, Cardiff, CF24 3GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3EB, CF24 3EE, CF24 3EN, CF24 3DW, CF24 3ED, CF24 3EJ, CF24 3DY, CF24 3EA, CF24 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 3GN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.2% 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 | 73.3% | 70.2% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 32.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 22.5% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 3.3% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 53.9% | 44.5% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 34.7% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.7% | 19.7% | -7.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 46.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.4% | 75.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 85.5% | 73.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 11.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 73.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plasnewydd Road was 110.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plasnewydd Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 325th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Plasnewydd Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-04-24 | £218,252 |
| 40 Plasnewydd Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-03-03 | £223,253 |
| 39 Plasnewydd Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2017-07-27 | £251,593 |
| 35 Plasnewydd Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2016-09-23 | £108,502 |
| 38 Plasnewydd Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2016-08-19 | £201,194 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 3GN 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 | 97 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 496 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 497 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 497 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 | 148 yd | |
| Marina Seafood Mediterranean Restaurant | 82 City Road, Roath | 148 yd | |
| Pasha Shawarma | 96 City Road, Roath | 148 yd | |
| Snap Dragon | 120 City Road, Roath | 162 yd | |
| Shaam Nights | 116 - 118 City Road, Roath | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 143 yd | |
| The Ernest Willows | The Ernest Willows, 2 - 12 City Road, Roath | 326 yd | |
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 330 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 555 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 213 City Road, Roath | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&M | 49 Crofts Street, Roath | 77 yd | |
| Castello Grill House | 76 City Road, Roath | 157 yd | |
| Chicken.com | 98 City Road, Roath | 166 yd | |
| Chingri | 130 City Road, Roath | 217 yd | |
| Golden Rickshaw | 127 City Road, Roath | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 202 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 270 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 327 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 584 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 | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.