CF24 3SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princes Street, 0.4km from Roath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF24, CF24 3SL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £414k, down 31.2% 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 3SL are sourced from Output Area W00009427 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES STREET, CF24 3SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES STREET, CF24 3SL.
302
44
£ 36,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 3SL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF24 3SL — age 44, 85% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £414k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 31.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3SL. The average age is 43.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 395,500
6 sales · Mean £ 403,500
Terraced
£ 400,750
8 sales · Mean £ 411,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3SL is moderate at 50 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
126 nearby- FANCY LABELS LIMITED0.6 km
- International Food Centre0.8 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Sweetbox0.7 km
- Nawroz Market0.8 km
- + 121 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.3 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.5 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.3 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.3 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Four Elms0.5 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.5 km
- Claude Hotel0.3 km
- The Globe0.5 km
- Claude Hotel0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
206 nearby- Conspiracy Lounge, Cardiff0.7 km
- Kaspas0.8 km
- Lilo Grill0.7 km
- Rainbow of Hope0.5 km
- Shaam Nights0.7 km
- + 201 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.8 km
- Spar City Road0.8 km
- Spar City Road0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
110 nearby- BAMBOO HOUSE0.6 km
- Golden Cow0.5 km
- Khan's0.7 km
- Mr Pizzas0.7 km
- Noodlez0.7 km
- + 105 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street1.4 km
- Cathays1.4 km
- Cardiff Central2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Roath Court Rd0.0 km
- Roath Court Rd0.1 km
- Timbers Square0.1 km
- Roath Court Place0.1 km
- Roath Court Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243SL · Data under Open Government Licence