Plasnewydd Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3GP 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 3GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3JY, CF24 3JP, CF24 3RQ, CF24 3JL, CF24 3JX, CF24 3JN, CF24 3LB, CF24 3LL, CF24 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3GP is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 51.3% | 45.5% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 54.5% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 3GP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.9% 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 | 64.7% | 70.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 33.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 21.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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 | 52.4% | 44.3% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 43.5% | 13.4% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around CF24 3GP this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.7% | 21% | -0.7% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 57.1% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.3% | 75.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 79.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 80.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.7% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.2% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plasnewydd Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Plasnewydd average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Reynolds House Plasnewydd Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2018-12-31 | £169,578 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 3GP 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 123 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 123 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 566 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 877 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba’s | 28 Albany Road, Roath | 102 yd | |
| Costa | 50 - 52 Albany Road, Roath | 123 yd | |
| Chickaros | 41 - 43 Albany Road, Roath | 131 yd | |
| MAK HALAL | 31 Albany Road, Roath | 146 yd | |
| Chai Green | 2 Albany Road, Roath | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 160 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 251 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 213 City Road, Roath | 252 yd | |
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 277 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahrenheit 451 | 93 Keppoch Street, Roath | 119 yd | |
| Albany Fish Bar | 18 Albany Road, Roath | 120 yd | |
| Bennys Chicken | 10 Albany Road, Roath | 134 yd | |
| Chickies | 4 Albany Road, Roath | 151 yd | |
| Classic Fried Chicken | 220 City Road, Roath | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 162 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 186 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 202 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 256 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 326 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.