CF24 0AU 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 0AU is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area W00009450 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 0AU.
385
41
£ 36,600 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 0AU 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
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in CF24 0AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0AU. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 144,725
1 sales · Mean £ 144,725
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CF24 0AU are high at 151 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
174 nearby- Carlisle Stores0.8 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.8 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Premier1.0 km
- + 169 more
Restaurant, Cafe
278 nearby- Sammy chop suey house1.0 km
- The Kitchen @OPH0.9 km
- Ocean Park Arena0.9 km
- Sammy chop suey house1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 273 more
Takeaway Shop
130 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.9 km
- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.9 km
- Albany Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Andrew Buchan1.0 km
- The Royal George1.0 km
- The Andrew Buchan1.0 km
- The Royal George1.0 km
- Wingman0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-op Food1.0 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Mayfair Guest House0.6 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.6 km
- Tanes Hotel0.7 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street0.6 km
- Cathays1.1 km
- Cardiff Central1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Infirmary 20.1 km
- Newport Road0.1 km
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary 20.1 km
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary 30.1 km
- Infirmary 30.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF240AU · Data under Open Government Licence