Albany Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 3RY 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 3RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 3NW, CF24 3SJ, CF24 3SL, CF24 3RX, CF24 3SA, CF24 3NX, CF23 5BZ, CF24 3RZ, CF23 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 3RY is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 45% | 45.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 55% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 40.1% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 43.5% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 56.5% | 57.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around CF24 3RY this area, 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.5% | 60.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86.8% | 90% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 89.5% | 5.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 4.4% | -5.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 90% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Road was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 116th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.
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 1 208 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-04-02 | £274,455 |
| 206 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-10-03 | £595,267 |
| 196 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-11-06 | £699,752 |
| 198 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £246,300 | 2019-07-05 | £333,592 |
| 196 Albany Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £281,250 | 2018-10-19 | £380,428 |
CF24 3RY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Primary School Stacey Road , Roath CF24 1DW | - not rated | 546 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 615 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 615 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter's R.C. Primary School Southey Street , Roath CF24 3SP | - not rated | 757 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Tea | 5 Waterloo Gardens, Penylan | 339 yd | |
| Scaramantica Pizzeria | 2 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath | 348 yd | |
| Penylan Pantry | 72A Kimberley Road, Penylan | 385 yd | |
| Ichiban | 167 Albany Road, Roath | 396 yd | |
| Empire Restaurant | 157 - 159 Albany Road, Roath | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penylan Bowling Club | Penylan Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club Marlborough Road, Roath | 155 yd | |
| Claude Hotel | The Claude, 140 Albany Road, Roath | 346 yd | |
| St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd | St Peters Rfc Minster Road, Roath | 535 yd | |
| Crofts Hotel | The Crofts Crofts Street, Roath | 565 yd | |
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen Chop Suey House | 136 - 138 Albany Road, Roath | 374 yd | |
| New Haven Pizza | Retail Unit, 132 Albany Road, Roath | 393 yd | |
| Indigo | 132A Albany Road, Roath | 400 yd | |
| Noble House | 133 Albany Road, Roath | 491 yd | |
| Baba's | 131C Albany Road, Roath | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29 - 33 Wellfield Road, Roath | 619 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 652 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Colchester Avenue, Penylan | 850 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 858 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 878 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 | 196.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.