Miskin Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4AP is located in the Cathays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Miskin Street, Cardiff, CF24 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4AD, CF24 4AJ, CF24 4AA, CF24 4AN, CF24 4AE, CF24 4AB, CF24 4BA, CF24 4AL, CF24 4DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 4AP is primarily male, with 58.9% 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 | 37.8% | 41.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -9.9% |
| Male | 62.2% | 58.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 9.9% |
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 4AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.6% 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 | 80.9% | 87.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 49.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.8% | 5.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -38.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89%) 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 | 64.3% | 56% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 25% | 33% | 8.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4AP this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 47% | 51.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 34.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 31.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 10.5% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 77% | 65.7% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 78.1% | 68.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 12% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 68.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 12.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Miskin Street was 358.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Miskin Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 54th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 - 9 Miskin Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2021-11-26 | £26,961 |
| 7 - 9 Miskin Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2018-05-17 | £36,576 |
| 5A Miskin Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2005-09-23 | £574,249 |
CF24 4AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 556 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 774 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 |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 818 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misfits Social Club | Ground Floor, 7 - 9 Miskin Street, Cathays | 17 yd | |
| Ramons Cafe | 64A Salisbury Road, Cathays | 60 yd | |
| Mina | 62 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 62 yd | |
| Q Bao | 90 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 62 yd | |
| Cafe Sunrise | 94 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingman | Ground Floor Rear Flat, 1 Miskin Street, Cathays | 19 yd | |
| Gassy Jacks | Gassy Jacks, 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 104 yd | |
| Pen & Wig | The Pen & Wig, 1 Park Grove, Cathays | 289 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 213 City Road, Roath | 463 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Delight | 1 - 3 Miskin Street, Cathays | 0 yd | |
| The Family Fish Bar | 25 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 56 yd | |
| Mamas Grill House Limited | 100 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 90 yd | |
| Fortune House Takeaway | Fortune House Salisbury Road, Cathays | 92 yd | |
| Chicago Bulls | 1 Wyeverne Road, Cathays | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 78 yd | |
| The Co-op Food | Unit 2, Students Union Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 259 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 427 yd | |
| Continental Bazaar Cardiff | 71 - 73 City Road, Roath | 511 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 226.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.