Elm Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3RL 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 Elm Street, Cardiff, CF24 3RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3RJ, CF24 3QR, CF24 3QT, CF24 3RH, CF2 3QW, CF24 3EQ, CF24 3RG, CF24 3QU, CF24 3FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3RL is primarily male, with 65.1% 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 | 48.2% | 34.9% | -13.3% | 51.0% | -16.1% |
| Male | 51.8% | 65.1% | 13.3% | 49.0% | 16.1% |
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 3RL, 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 | 64.9% | 72.4% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -30.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 38.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 13.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 17.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 43.4% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 83% | 72.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 72.3% | 72.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 9.5% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 72.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 12% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 4.1% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Street was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 393rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Lynwood Court Elm Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2019-03-01 | £92,440 |
| Flat 10 Lynwood Court Elm Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2014-12-22 | £112,154 |
| Flat 10 Lynwood Court Elm Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2007-10-03 | £122,109 |
| Flat 21 Lynwood Court Elm Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2007-02-28 | £88,393 |
| Flat 10 Lynwood Court Elm Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2005-06-30 | £129,694 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 3RL 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 | 75 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 183 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Academy 40 - 41 the Parade , Roath CF24 3AB | - not rated | 423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 478 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 576 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowlana | Ground Floor, Clifton House, 2 - 4 Four Elms Road, Adamsdown | 210 yd | |
| Meghna Balti Express | 14 Four Elms Road, Adamsdown | 228 yd | |
| Sparrow | 146 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 238 yd | |
| CEYLON SPICY POT | 10 Broadway, Adamsdown | 286 yd | |
| Central African Association Cafe | 12 Broadway, Adamsdown | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Elms | 1 Elm Street, Roath | 45 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | The Clifton, 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 264 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 310 yd | |
| Roath Conservative Club | Roath Conservative Club, 7 - 11 Cyril Crescent, Roath | 337 yd | |
| The Ernest Willows | The Ernest Willows, 2 - 12 City Road, Roath | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 6 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 216 yd | |
| Pizza Kitchen | 3, Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 221 yd | |
| Golden House | 4, Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 221 yd | |
| J&M | 49 Crofts Street, Roath | 242 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 15 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Right | 28 - 30 City Road, Roath | 338 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 31 - 32 Clifton Street, Adamsdown | 468 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 588 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 698 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 | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.