Cosmeston Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4LQ 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 4LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4LR, CF24 4LJ, CF24 4LT, CF24 4LN, CF24 4LD, CF24 4LB, CF24 4LF, CF24 4LP, CF24 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 4LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 50.9% | 56% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 44% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 4LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78% 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 | 73.3% | 78% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 40.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 14.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -29.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 58.8% | 64.1% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 27.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 4LQ this area, 4.1% 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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 3.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 37.4% | 38.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 21.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 49% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.4% | 86.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 86.6% | 83.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 83.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cosmeston Street was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.1% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Cosmeston Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2025-04-04 | £316,384 |
| 43 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £358,500 | 2024-07-03 | £376,131 |
| 79 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-05-20 | £282,537 |
| 91 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-11 | £371,353 |
| 67 Cosmeston Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-04-12 | £298,364 |
CF24 4LQ 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 4LQ 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) | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 43 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 365 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 365 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 379 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 431 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILK AND SUGAR | Cardiff University Cambrian House, 118 Maindy Road, Cathays | 264 yd | |
| The Table | Pentyrch Street Baptist Church Pentyrch Street, Cathays | 280 yd | |
| Brodies Bricks N' Mortar | 56 North Road, Cathays | 374 yd | |
| Sodexo at Maindy Hub | Rfca For Wales Maindy Barracks Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 408 yd | |
| Teacups and Cupcakes | 146 Crwys Road, Cathays | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 382 yd | |
| Diggste pub company | The Blackweir Tavern, 35 North Road, Cathays | 435 yd | |
| Bar 105 | 105 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 439 yd | |
| The Flora | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 491 yd | |
| North Star Bar & Kitchen | North Star, 131 North Road, Mynachdy | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Rapido Ltd | 140 Crwys Road, Cathays | 442 yd | |
| Heath Kitchen | 42 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 443 yd | |
| Cheeseteak Company | 132 Crwys Road, Cathays | 468 yd | |
| Khan's Fish Bar | 93 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 479 yd | |
| chickenlads | 93 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 402 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore Maindy Road, Cathays | 453 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 573 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 116 - 120 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 670 yd | |
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society | 25 - 27 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 712 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 | 228.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.