Malefant Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4QE 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 Malefant Street, Cardiff, CF24 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4QN, CF24 4QA, CF24 4PY, CF24 4QP, CF24 4QF, CF24 4QH, CF24 4QD, CF24 4QL, CF24 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF24 4QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73% 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 | 70.9% | 73% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 35.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 17.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.7% | 53.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 7.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
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 4QE this area, 7.2% 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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 7.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.8% | 34.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | 17.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 46.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.8% | 74.8% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 82% | 78.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 78.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malefant Street was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% lower than the Cathays average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Malefant Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cathays and the 241st lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Malefant Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-02-23 | £258,551 |
| 112 Malefant Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-03-25 | £268,758 |
| 111 Malefant Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-01-26 | £341,528 |
| 102 Malefant Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2021-11-25 | £288,072 |
| 95 Malefant Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-09-16 | £334,937 |
CF24 4QE 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 4QE 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 Employee | 139 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 342 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 492 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 | 782 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 814 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacups and Cupcakes | 146 Crwys Road, Cathays | 325 yd | |
| mec | 130 Crwys Road, Cathays | 331 yd | |
| Cleopatra Café | 122 Crwys Road, Cathays | 335 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | 120 Crwys Road, Cathays | 336 yd | |
| Mowgli's Restaurant Ltd | 151 Crwys Road, Cathays | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 409 yd | |
| Cathays Beer House | 109 Crwys Road, Cathays | 416 yd | |
| Bar 105 | 105 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 632 yd | |
| The Flora | The Flora Hotel, 134 - 136 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 647 yd | |
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 29 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Rapido Ltd | 140 Crwys Road, Cathays | 322 yd | |
| Cheeseteak Company | 132 Crwys Road, Cathays | 330 yd | |
| New York's Pizza | 104 Crwys Road, Cathays | 356 yd | |
| Pizza Boy | 98 Crwys Road, Cathays | 361 yd | |
| KATIWOK | 92 Crwys Road, Cathays | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 431 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 618 yd | |
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 753 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 116 - 120 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 782 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore Maindy Road, Cathays | 833 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.