Crwys Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4NF 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 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4NP, CF24 4EY, CF24 4PA, CF24 4NG, CF24 4HB, CF24 4NQ, CF24 4NE, CF24 4HA, CF24 4EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 4NF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 46.8% | 47.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.2% | 52.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 4NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.2% 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 | 80.1% | 90.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 52.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.6% | 7.4% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -36.8% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 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 (90.4%) 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 | 58.7% | 57.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4NF this area, 5.5% 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 | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45% | 51.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 34.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 36.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 83.1% | 78.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 80.3% | 76.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 8.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 77.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crwys Road was 217.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crwys Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 122nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Crwys Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-06-30 | £284,677 |
| Ground Floor Flat 107 Crwys Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-11-17 | £149,970 |
| 103 Crwys Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-25 | £326,004 |
| 85 Crwys Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £270,500 | 2017-06-07 | £390,553 |
| 101A Crwys Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-01-04 | £402,261 |
CF24 4NF 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 4NF 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) | 159 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 422 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 425 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 812 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Cafe | 76 Crwys Road, Cathays | 45 yd | |
| Uncle Sam's | 96 Crwys Road, Cathays | 85 yd | |
| Jashaan | 129 Crwys Road, Cathays | 92 yd | |
| The Hellenic Eatery | 100 Crwys Road, Cathays | 102 yd | |
| Elmer's Cafe | 60 Crwys Road, Cathays | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathays Beer House | 109 Crwys Road, Cathays | 45 yd | |
| The Flora | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 251 yd | |
| Bar 105 | 105 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 265 yd | |
| Mackintosh Hotel | Mackintosh Hotel Mundy Place, Cathays | 533 yd | |
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRWYS FISH BAR | 74 Crwys Road, Cathays | 44 yd | |
| It's Pizza Time | 78 Crwys Road, Cathays | 45 yd | |
| New Gurkha kitchen | 80 Crwys Road, Cathays | 47 yd | |
| Wok to Box | 80 Crwys Road, Cathays | 47 yd | |
| KATIWOK | 92 Crwys Road, Cathays | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 196 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 228 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore Maindy Road, Cathays | 473 yd | |
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 474 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 718 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 272.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.