CF24 0AE is an up-and-coming urban area on Newport Road, 0.5km from Adamsdown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF24 0AE is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff. Full-time employment stands at 5% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF24 0AE are sourced from Output Area W00009450 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 0AE.
385
41
£ 36,600 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 0AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF24 0AE has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 0AE. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 0AE is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
162 nearby- Carlisle Stores0.8 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.8 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Paul Brothers1.0 km
- + 157 more
Restaurant, Cafe
276 nearby- Sammy chop suey house0.9 km
- The Kitchen @OPH0.9 km
- Ocean Park Arena1.0 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 271 more
Takeaway Shop
128 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.8 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.9 km
- Golden Phoenix0.8 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.9 km
- Albany Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Andrew Buchan0.9 km
- The Royal George1.0 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.9 km
- The Royal George1.0 km
- Wingman0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
- Tanes Hotel0.6 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.5 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street0.6 km
- Cathays1.1 km
- Cardiff Central1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary 20.0 km
- Newport Road0.0 km
- Infirmary 20.0 km
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary 30.0 km
- Infirmary 30.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CF240AE · Data under Open Government Licence