Princes Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3PR 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 Princes Street, Cardiff, CF24 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3SN, CF24 3PS, CF24 3PT, CF24 3RD, CF24 3RE, CF2 1DL, CF24 3SE, CF24 3QJ, CF24 1AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3PR is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 44.7% | 45.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 55.3% | 54.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 3PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.4% 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 | 70.5% | 72.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 19.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 52.5% | 55% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3PR this area, 9.7% 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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 2.9% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 65.1% | 18.7% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.4% | 75.2% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 75.8% | 72.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 10.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 72.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 424th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Princes Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2025-04-15 | £401,219 |
| Flat 1 16 Princes Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-12 | £178,916 |
| 3 Princes Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-07-31 | £496,419 |
| Flat 3 7 Princes Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2024-07-01 | £157,135 |
| 14 Princes Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-09-05 | £571,689 |
CF24 3PR 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 3PR 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 449 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 493 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 626 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 626 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 789 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 | 308 yd | |
| Rainbow of Hope | 23 - 25 Broadway, Adamsdown | 359 yd | |
| Sphinx | 55 Broadway, Adamsdown | 390 yd | |
| The South Kitchen | 57 Broadway, Adamsdown | 391 yd | |
| Chickolex | 18 Broadway, Adamsdown | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 323 yd | |
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 362 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 369 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 426 yd | |
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 6 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 382 yd | |
| Pizza Kitchen | 3, Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 388 yd | |
| Golden House | 4, Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 388 yd | |
| J&M | 49 Crofts Street, Roath | 438 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 80 Broadway, Adamsdown | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 647 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 674 yd | |
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 714 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 721 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 | 151.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.