Arran Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3HU 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 Arran Street, Cardiff, CF24 3HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3HQ, CF24 3HP, CF24 3HB, CF24 3EY, CF24 3EZ, CF24 3HT, CF24 3JU, CF24 3HH, CF24 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF24 3HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.7% 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 | 74.1% | 76.7% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 38.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15% | 12.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -31.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 55% | 48.8% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.8% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.2% | 23.9% | -3.3% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 51.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 83.6% | 89.4% | 5.8% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 80.8% | 87.2% | 6.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 87.8% | 8.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.6% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.8% | 37.2% | 27.6% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arran Street was 115.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arran Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 281st highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Arran Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-10-17 | £279,188 |
| 107 Arran Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £285,577 | 2025-08-18 | £287,808 |
| 132 Arran Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-05-30 | £264,877 |
| 101 Arran Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-06 | £255,699 |
| 103 Arran Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2024-10-25 | £246,494 |
CF24 3HU 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 3HU 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 | 124 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's C.I.W. Infant School Croft Street , Roath CF24 3DZ | - not rated | 170 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 357 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 357 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Face to Face 1 Wellfield Place , Roath CF24 3PD | - not rated | 430 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Marlborough Junior School Blenheim Road , Roath CF23 5BU | - not rated | 547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Crofters | St Anne's Church Crofts Street, Roath | 185 yd | |
| Cakebox Cardiff Ltd | 90 Albany Road, Roath | 319 yd | |
| Little Kochi | 78 Albany Road, Roath | 321 yd | |
| La Mina Juice Bar | 100A Albany Road, Roath | 322 yd | |
| Anna Loka | 114 Albany Road, Roath | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 185 yd | |
| Claude Hotel | The Claude, 140 Albany Road, Roath | 320 yd | |
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 361 yd | |
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 461 yd | |
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fahrenheit 451 | 93 Keppoch Street, Roath | 201 yd | |
| J&M | 49 Crofts Street, Roath | 315 yd | |
| iFeed / Box Burger / Phat Patty Burger Company / Deliver Roast / Amore Pasta House / Stay Home and Ch | 108 Albany Road, Roath | 322 yd | |
| New Haven Pizza | Retail Unit, 132 Albany Road, Roath | 324 yd | |
| China Kitchen Chop Suey House | 136 - 138 Albany Road, Roath | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 375 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 378 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 414 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 482 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 491 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.