Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

MADOC ROAD, CF24 2SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADOC ROAD, CF24 2SZ.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF24 2SZ 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, CF24 2SZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.

home £181,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF24 2SZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Madoc Road, 0.4km from Tremorfa in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Splott ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF24 2SZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £181k, down 8.9% 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 2SZ are sourced from Output Area W00009663 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 2SZ. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.3%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 157,000

5 sales · Mean £ 149,428

Terraced

£ 137,000

4 sales · Mean £ 148,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF24 2SZ is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences116
Public order41
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime30
Criminal damage and arson27

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Carlisle Stores0.9 km
  • Carlisle Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Happy Shopper0.6 km
  • Paul Brothers0.6 km
  • Premier0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Fresh Start Food Ltd1.0 km
  • Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
  • Fresh Start Food Ltd1.0 km
  • Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Golden Phoenix0.8 km
  • Cottage Tandoori0.7 km
  • Golden Phoenix0.8 km
  • Tazz Tandoori0.8 km
  • BAMBOO HOUSE0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Old Illtydians Rfc0.9 km
  • Old Illtydians Rfc0.9 km
  • Kmax0.8 km
  • Kmax0.8 km
  • St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street2.1 km
  • Cathays2.6 km
  • Cardiff Bay2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Meirion Place0.1 km
  • Mervyn Road0.1 km
  • Muirton Road0.2 km
  • Mervyn Road0.2 km
  • Dalmuir Road0.2 km