CF24 2NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Railway Street, 0.1km from Splottlands in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Splott ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 12.6% year-on-year. 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 2NB are sourced from Output Area W00009664 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY STREET, CF24 2NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY STREET, CF24 2NB.
297
40
£ 36,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 2NB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF24 2NB's 58% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 2NB. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
11 sales · Mean £ 175,818
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 2NB is moderate at 53 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
76 nearby- Carlisle Stores0.5 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.5 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.7 km
- Happy Shopper0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Fresh Start Food Ltd1.0 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.4 km
- The Kitchen @OPH0.9 km
- Fresh Start Food Ltd1.0 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.4 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.4 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.3 km
- Golden Phoenix0.4 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.3 km
- Linas Kitchen0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.8 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Clifton Hotel0.5 km
- The Clifton Hotel0.5 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Tanes Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.6 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.6 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.6 km
- Tanes Hotel0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street1.4 km
- Cathays1.9 km
- Cardiff Central2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Swinton Street0.1 km
- Coveny Street0.1 km
- St Albans Church0.1 km
- Coveny Street0.2 km
- Eyre St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF242NB · Data under Open Government Licence