City Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3JH 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 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3JD, CF24 3JJ, CF24 3JG, CF24 3BX, CF24 3JN, CF24 3JX, CF24 3LB, CF24 3RP, CF2 3JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 3JH has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 42.8% | 47% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 57.2% | 53% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 3JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.6% 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 | 79.9% | 81.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 43.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 58.4% | 51.1% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 34.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.5% | 38.4% | -6.1% | 16.9% | 21.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 40.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% 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 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 10.7% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 10.0% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 64.8% | 51% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 56.5% 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 | 71% | 56.5% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 31.4% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 25.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 56.3% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 20.4% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 15% | 46.2% | -31.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.4% | 6.5% | 17.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 202.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% higher than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
City Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 133rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-06-24 | £355,762 |
| 228 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-04-12 | £373,547 |
| 228 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2008-10-03 | £493,514 |
| Flat 222 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2002-02-15 | £258,785 |
| 228 City Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1999-11-03 | £210,273 |
CF24 3JH 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 3JH 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) | 247 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 337 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 337 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 807 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 872 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abo Ali | 222 - 224 City Road, Roath | 1 yd | |
| Karak Chaii | 228 City Road, Roath | 12 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 218 City Road, Roath | 16 yd | |
| Spice hut | 230 City Road, Roath | 16 yd | |
| Chilli Basil | 232 City Road, Roath | 21 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 41 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 213 City Road, Roath | 42 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 151 yd | |
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 181 yd | |
| Gassy Jacks | Gassy Jacks, 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Fried Chicken | 220 City Road, Roath | 10 yd | |
| Chickies | 4 Albany Road, Roath | 122 yd | |
| Frankies | 6 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 129 yd | |
| Capital Fish Bar | 186 City Road, Roath | 130 yd | |
| Bennys Chicken | 10 Albany Road, Roath | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 144 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 155 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 167 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 276 yd | |
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 336 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 | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.