Cosmeston Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4LP 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 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, CF24 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4JX, CF24 4LH, CF24 4LS, CF24 4LY, CF24 4LL, CF24 4JE, CF24 4LE, CF24 4HL, CF24 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 4LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 54.9% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.1% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 4LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.1% 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 | 78.6% | 82.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 44.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -30.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 64.2% | 59% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 31.3% | 7.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 4LP this area, 3.3% 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.4% | 45.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 29.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 44.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 86.4% | 75.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 84.9% | 83% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 83.9% | 83.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cosmeston Street was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cosmeston Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 384th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2025-03-20 | £271,707 |
| 7 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-10 | £298,778 |
| 1 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-07-12 | £424,024 |
| 8 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-10-21 | £322,530 |
| 17 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £301,650 | 2022-05-31 | £327,797 |
CF24 4LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4LP 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) | 157 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 272 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 322 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 398 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 530 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 530 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILK AND SUGAR | Cardiff University Cambrian House, 118 Maindy Road, Cathays | 131 yd | |
| The Table | Pentyrch Street Baptist Church Pentyrch Street, Cathays | 156 yd | |
| Ben Watts Catering Ltd | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 329 yd | |
| Mowgli's Restaurant Ltd | 151 Crwys Road, Cathays | 346 yd | |
| Coffee Tree | 83 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 105 | 105 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 277 yd | |
| The Flora | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 329 yd | |
| Diggste pub company | The Blackweir Tavern, 35 North Road, Cathays | 420 yd | |
| Cathays Beer House | 109 Crwys Road, Cathays | 432 yd | |
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan's Fish Bar | 93 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 314 yd | |
| chickenlads | 93 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 314 yd | |
| Pizza Rapido Ltd | 140 Crwys Road, Cathays | 362 yd | |
| Cheeseteak Company | 132 Crwys Road, Cathays | 377 yd | |
| New York's Pizza | 104 Crwys Road, Cathays | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 288 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore Maindy Road, Cathays | 301 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 736 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 116 - 120 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 806 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 | 172.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.