Ruthin Gardens is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4AU 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 Ruthin Gardens, Cardiff, CF24 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4AT, CF10 3QN, CF24 4AW, CF24 4AQ, CF24 4BA, CF24 4AR, CF24 4BG, CF24 4AN, CF24 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 4AU is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 39.8% | 44.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 60.2% | 55.2% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 4AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.8% 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 | 93.9% | 92.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 54.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -39.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) 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 | 64.2% | 62.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4AU this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 67.7% | 70.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 53.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 1.6% | -6.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 76.7% | 81.7% | 5.0% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 76.9% | 81.2% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 6.4% | -8.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 81.8% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.3% | 4.4% | -6.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruthin Gardens was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ruthin Gardens has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 422nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 15 Ruthin Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-08-29 | £100,000 |
| 22 Ruthin Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-07-19 | £495,736 |
| 1 Ruthin Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £243,076 | 2023-10-27 | £250,886 |
| 14 Ruthin Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-09-20 | £645,161 |
| 3 Ruthin Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2023-02-17 | £256,483 |
CF24 4AU 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 4AU 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) | 268 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 618 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 748 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kings Monkton School 6 West Grove , CF24 3XL | - not rated | 762 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breatos | Students Union, 47B Park Place, Cathays | 84 yd | |
| McSims | Students Union, 21 - 23 Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 86 yd | |
| The Falafel House | Unit 18, Students Union Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 86 yd | |
| Sherman Theatre | Sherman Cymru Theatre Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 115 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 49 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gassy Jacks | Gassy Jacks, 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 189 yd | |
| Wingman | Ground Floor Rear Flat, 1 Miskin Street, Cathays | 215 yd | |
| Mackintosh Hotel | Mackintosh Hotel Mundy Place, Cathays | 299 yd | |
| The Woodville | The Woodville, 1 - 5 Woodville Road, Cathays | 345 yd | |
| Pen & Wig | The Pen & Wig, 1 Park Grove, Cathays | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | The Centre For Student Life Cardiff University Park Place, Cathays | 138 yd | |
| Chicago Bulls | 1 Wyeverne Road, Cathays | 181 yd | |
| Fortune House Takeaway | Fortune House Salisbury Road, Cathays | 191 yd | |
| Chicken Delight | 1 - 3 Miskin Street, Cathays | 218 yd | |
| Noodle Box | 2 Coburn Street, Cathays | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Food | Unit 2, Students Union Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 86 yd | |
| Tesco | 58 - 60 Salisbury Road, Cathays | 294 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 134 - 142 City Road, Roath | 601 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 642 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 295.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.