CF24 3FD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Splott in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF24 3FD is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 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 3FD are sourced from Output Area W00009425 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF24 3FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 3FD.
346
38
£ 36,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 3FD 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
CF24 3FD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3FD. The average age is 37.8. 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 3FD is above average at 98 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
168 nearby- Carlisle Stores0.8 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.8 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Paul Brothers0.9 km
- + 163 more
Restaurant, Cafe
278 nearby- Sammy chop suey house0.9 km
- The Kitchen @OPH0.9 km
- Ocean Park Arena1.0 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.9 km
- KIN + ILK1.0 km
- + 273 more
Takeaway Shop
124 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.8 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.9 km
- Golden Phoenix0.8 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.8 km
- BAMBOO HOUSE0.7 km
- + 119 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.4 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.3 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.4 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.6 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- The Four Elms0.2 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.4 km
- Daffodil0.8 km
- District1.0 km
- Henry's Cafe Bar1.0 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street0.7 km
- Cathays1.1 km
- Cardiff Central1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Infirmary 30.1 km
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary 30.1 km
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary 20.1 km
- Newport Road0.1 km
- Infirmary 20.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243FD · Data under Open Government Licence