Richards Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4DB 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 Richards Street, Cardiff, CF24 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4FF, CF24 4ED, CF24 4DR, CF24 4DP, CF24 4DX, CF2 4DY, CF24 4BW, CF24 4DA, CF24 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 4DB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 61% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 10.0% |
| Male | 42.8% | 39% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -10.0% |
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 4DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.7% 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 | 92.1% | 92.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 54.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -40.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 67% | 65.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 25.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4DB this area, 2% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 69.5% | 71% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 54.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 20.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.7% | 83.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 87.5% | 86.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 86.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 21.7% | 46.2% | -24.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richards Street was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Richards Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 228th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Richards Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-06-06 | £276,074 |
| 60 Richards Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-28 | £227,068 |
| 59 Richards Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-03-25 | £293,394 |
| 51 Richards Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-11-12 | £435,593 |
| 66 Richards Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-03-15 | £301,205 |
CF24 4DB 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 4DB 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) | 318 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 402 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 507 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 669 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 776 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zi's Cafe | 96 Woodville Road, Cathays | 58 yd | |
| Elements | 82 Woodville Road, Cathays | 60 yd | |
| Fang's Oriental Bakery | 114 Woodville Road, Cathays | 97 yd | |
| Yukiyan Sushi | 101 Woodville Road, Cathays | 113 yd | |
| The Balti Cuisine | 103 Woodville Road, Cathays | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackintosh Hotel | Mackintosh Hotel Mundy Place, Cathays | 212 yd | |
| The Woodville | The Woodville, 1 - 5 Woodville Road, Cathays | 364 yd | |
| The Flora | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 380 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 381 yd | |
| Cathays Beer House | 109 Crwys Road, Cathays | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 80 Woodville Road, Cathays | 61 yd | |
| Balti King | 107 Woodville Road, Cathays | 125 yd | |
| iCookThai | 45 Crwys Road, Cathays | 250 yd | |
| Hollywood Pizza | 47 Crwys Road, Cathays | 254 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 62 Crwys Road, Cathays | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 190 yd | |
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 483 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 516 yd | |
| The Co-op Food | Unit 2, Students Union Senghennydd Road, Cathays | 520 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 | 278.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.