Violet Row is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4SF is located in the Plasnewydd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Violet Row, Cardiff, CF24 4SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4NJ, CF24 4RJ, CF24 4PN, CF24 4SG, CF24 4NA, CF24 4NS, CF24 4RQ, CF24 4RU, CF24 4SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 4SF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 43.4% | 48.4% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 56.6% | 51.6% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 4SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76% 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% | 76% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 38.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 55.3% | 56.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36.4% | 33.5% | -2.9% | 16.9% | 16.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 41.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 73.4% | 68.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 74.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 13.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 75.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 21.9% | 46.2% | -24.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Row was 665.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 462.3% higher than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Violet Row has the 2nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 17th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 101.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 14 Violet Row, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2022-12-16 | £158,616 |
| First Floor Flat 14 Violet Row, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-08-06 | £155,694 |
| 8 Violet Row, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-03-17 | £294,863 |
| 14 Violet Row, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-12-20 | £224,051 |
| 14 Violet Row, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-10-10 | £234,282 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 4SF 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) | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 68 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 43 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 553 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 708 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Fingers Street Food | 199 - 201 Richmond Road, Roath | 117 yd | |
| DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY | 10 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 133 yd | |
| Rhostio Speciality Coffee | 16C Crwys Road, Roath | 136 yd | |
| Pooja Sweets & Savouries | 3 Albany Road, Roath | 173 yd | |
| Moo Moo Thai Tapas | 244 City Road, Roath | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 114 yd | |
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 226 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 237 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 213 City Road, Roath | 238 yd | |
| Mackintosh Hotel | Mackintosh Hotel Mundy Place, Cathays | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Chef | 14 Crwys Road, Roath | 26 yd | |
| Orient Express | 18 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 115 yd | |
| Spice n Flavour | 195 - 197 Richmond Road, Roath | 123 yd | |
| Frankies | 6 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 141 yd | |
| Chickies | 4 Albany Road, Roath | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 77 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 192 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 218 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 314 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 417 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.