Florentia Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4PF 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 Florentia Street, Cardiff, CF24 4PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4RA, CF24 4PG, CF24 4QX, CF24 4PD, CF24 4PJ, CF24 4PE, CF24 4QT, CF24 4NY, CF24 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 4PF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 4PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.6% 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 | 64.9% | 74.6% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 36.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 15% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 50.2% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 34.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.3% | 26.2% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 51.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 79.3% | 75.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 79.7% | 75.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 7.8% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 75.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florentia Street was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Florentia Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 339th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Florentia Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2023-03-17 | £254,970 |
| 58 Florentia Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2020-02-12 | £219,235 |
| 59 Florentia Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2019-09-11 | £228,444 |
| 50 Florentia Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2019-08-20 | £222,844 |
| 50 Florentia Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-07-26 | £230,250 |
CF24 4PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4PF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 362 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 652 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 | 656 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 659 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 750 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 | 193 yd | |
| Uncle Sam's | 96 Crwys Road, Cathays | 211 yd | |
| The Hellenic Eatery | 100 Crwys Road, Cathays | 212 yd | |
| Elmer's Cafe | 60 Crwys Road, Cathays | 241 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | 120 Crwys Road, Cathays | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathays Beer House | 109 Crwys Road, Cathays | 240 yd | |
| The Flora | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 487 yd | |
| Bar 105 | 105 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 494 yd | |
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 578 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Gurkha kitchen | 80 Crwys Road, Cathays | 192 yd | |
| Wok to Box | 80 Crwys Road, Cathays | 192 yd | |
| KATIWOK | 92 Crwys Road, Cathays | 193 yd | |
| It's Pizza Time | 78 Crwys Road, Cathays | 193 yd | |
| CRWYS FISH BAR | 74 Crwys Road, Cathays | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 352 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 354 yd | |
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 482 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore Maindy Road, Cathays | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 720 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 | 183 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.