Albany Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3NS 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 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3RT, CF24 3PD, CF24 3QE, CF24 3PG, CF24 3NT, CF2 3PF, CF24 3PB, CF24 3NZ, CF24 3RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3NS is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 47.3% | 43.6% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 52.7% | 56.4% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 3NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 71.4% | 61.8% | -9.6% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 24.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 54.7% | 48.6% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| 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.
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 10.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.2% | 18% | -7.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 51.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 73.9% | 68% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 74.5% | 66.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 66.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 17.3% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 5.3% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.7% | 6.5% | 15.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Road was 251.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.6% higher than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Albany Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 87th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2002-09-27 | £562,663 |
CF24 3NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3NS 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 451 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 992 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 1,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOMI | 123 Albany Road, Roath | 13 yd | |
| Hot Pot Spot | Unit 19, The Globe Centre Wellfield Road, Roath | 24 yd | |
| Little Vietnam Restaurant | Unit 11 To 13, The Globe Centre Wellfield Road, Roath | 24 yd | |
| Sushi Life | Unit 5, The Globe Centre Wellfield Road, Roath | 24 yd | |
| Anna Loka | 114 Albany Road, Roath | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 54 yd | |
| Claude Hotel | The Claude, 140 Albany Road, Roath | 174 yd | |
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 400 yd | |
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 481 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo | 127 Albany Road, Roath | 9 yd | |
| Baba's | 131C Albany Road, Roath | 29 yd | |
| Noble House | 133 Albany Road, Roath | 36 yd | |
| iFeed / Box Burger / Phat Patty Burger Company / Deliver Roast / Amore Pasta House / Stay Home and Ch | 108 Albany Road, Roath | 42 yd | |
| Subway | 25 Wellfield Road, Roath | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 151 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 - 33 Wellfield Road, Roath | 217 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 413 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 448 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 567 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.