Arabella Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4SZ 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 Arabella Street, Cardiff, CF24 4SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4WX, CF24 4SB, CF24 4GD, CF24 4TP, CF24 4RY, CF24 4GE, CF24 4GB, CF24 4SY, CF24 4RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF24 4SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 46.9% | 48% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 4SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 61.7% | 63.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 23.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 52.3% | 53.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4SZ this area, 9.2% 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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.2% | 21.1% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 53.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.6% | 83.4% | 5.8% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 80.6% | 77.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 78.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 11.7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 3.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arabella Street was 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arabella Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 392nd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £303,950 | 2025-09-05 | £303,950 |
| 181 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-10-18 | £282,725 |
| 186 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-09-08 | £326,103 |
| 205 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-11-25 | £443,191 |
| 186 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-08-02 | £230,213 |
CF24 4SZ 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 4SZ 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 | 117 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 245 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Circle Way East , Llanederyrn CF23 9LD | - not rated | 687 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 687 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 772 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany hotel | The Albany, 105 Donald Street, Roath | 195 yd | |
| Cardiff M.a.d.e Community Interest Company | 41 Lochaber Street, Roath | 406 yd | |
| Sibling | 39 Lochaber Street, Roath | 407 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk | 22 Crwys Road, Cathays | 463 yd | |
| Rhostio Speciality Coffee | 16C Crwys Road, Roath | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 538 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 564 yd | |
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 614 yd | |
| Cathays Beer House | 109 Crwys Road, Cathays | 616 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 62 Crwys Road, Cathays | 490 yd | |
| iCookThai | 45 Crwys Road, Cathays | 509 yd | |
| Hollywood Pizza | 47 Crwys Road, Cathays | 511 yd | |
| Lucky Chef | 14 Crwys Road, Roath | 517 yd | |
| Orient Express | 18 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 425 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 127 Woodville Road, Cathays | 546 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 547 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 556 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 - 33 Wellfield Road, Roath | 558 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.