Albany Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3NU is located in the Penylan 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 3NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3RW, CF24 3SB, CF23 5BY, CF23 5BR, CF24 3SA, CF24 3PX, CF24 3RX, CF24 3PY, CF24 3NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3NU is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 47.6% | 44.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 55.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 3NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.5% 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 | 63% | 71.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 14.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -29.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 6.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 52.4% | 43.8% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 34.8% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 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.
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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 9.7% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 52% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 72.2% | 68.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 69.4% | 71.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 10.2% | -7.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 71.2% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 12.8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 5.8% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Penylan 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 -52.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2025-06-27 | £474,924 |
| Flat 1 211 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-15 | £201,220 |
| Flat 2 211 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-15 | £110,671 |
| Flat 3 211 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-09-20 | £183,987 |
| 199 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-02-07 | £537,787 |
CF24 3NU 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 3NU 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 428 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 428 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 710 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 767 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scaramantica Pizzeria | 2 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath | 124 yd | |
| Ichiban | 167 Albany Road, Roath | 172 yd | |
| Empire Restaurant | 157 - 159 Albany Road, Roath | 202 yd | |
| New Happy House | 151 Albany Road, Roath | 220 yd | |
| Anna Loka | 114 Albany Road, Roath | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Hotel | The Claude, 140 Albany Road, Roath | 128 yd | |
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 197 yd | |
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 350 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 524 yd | |
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen Chop Suey House | 136 - 138 Albany Road, Roath | 154 yd | |
| New Haven Pizza | Retail Unit, 132 Albany Road, Roath | 173 yd | |
| Indigo | 132A Albany Road, Roath | 179 yd | |
| Noble House | 133 Albany Road, Roath | 269 yd | |
| Baba's | 131C Albany Road, Roath | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29 - 33 Wellfield Road, Roath | 402 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 439 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 716 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 743 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 | 190.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.