Arabella Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF24 4TA 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 4TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF24 4SW, CF24 4TJ, CF24 4TQ, CF24 4RZ, CF24 4TE, CF2 3UT, CF24 3LJ, CF24 4TD, CF24 4RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF24 4TA is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 45.6% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 54.4% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 4TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 73.8% | 67.2% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 25.5% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 50.6% | 55% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 60.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 12.3% | -7.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 60.3% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.7% | 64.3% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 75.1% | 71.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 9.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 2.1% | -5.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 71.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arabella Street was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Plasnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arabella Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Plasnewydd and the 443rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-04-09 | £219,573 |
| 40 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-09-20 | £195,158 |
| 34 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-19 | £305,091 |
| 26 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-29 | £282,936 |
| 20 Arabella Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-02-16 | £256,738 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF24 4TA 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 296 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Albany Primary School Albany Road , Roath CF24 3RR | - not rated | 296 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roath Park Primary School Penywain Road , Roath Park CF24 4BB | - not rated | 403 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff Muslim Primary School Merthyr Street , Cathays CF24 4JL | - not rated | 929 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Star Cafe | 2 Donald Street, Roath | 93 yd | |
| MAK HALAL | 31 Albany Road, Roath | 95 yd | |
| Chickaros | 41 - 43 Albany Road, Roath | 98 yd | |
| Ali Baba’s | 28 Albany Road, Roath | 133 yd | |
| Pooja Sweets & Savouries | 3 Albany Road, Roath | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew Buchan | 29 Albany Road, Roath | 95 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 194 yd | |
| Park Conservative Club | Park Conservative Club, 217 City Road, Roath | 279 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 213 City Road, Roath | 280 yd | |
| The Globe | 125 Albany Road, Roath | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Fish Bar | 18 Albany Road, Roath | 135 yd | |
| Bennys Chicken | 10 Albany Road, Roath | 150 yd | |
| Chickies | 4 Albany Road, Roath | 153 yd | |
| Orient Express | 18 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 164 yd | |
| Frankies | 6 Mackintosh Place, Roath | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 23 - 27 Albany Road, Roath | 106 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 17 Albany Road, Roath | 127 yd | |
| Shahjal Foods | Shahjalal Food Rear Of 41 Moy Road, Roath | 240 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97 - 99 Albany Road, Roath | 240 yd | |
| Premiere (City Road) | 176 - 178 City Road, Roath | 403 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 148 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.