Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

ALBANY ROAD, CF24 3YW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, CF24 3YW.

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Population

625

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF24 3YW 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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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF24 3YW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF24 3YW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albany Road, 0.2km from Cardiff in Cardiff. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

Day-to-day life in CF24 3YW has the character of members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3YW are sourced from Output Area W00009476 (shared with 34 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 3YW. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.1%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around CF24 3YW is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences212
Shoplifting194
Vehicle crime83
Anti-social behaviour76
Public order69

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • International Food Centre0.5 km
  • Sweetbox0.5 km
  • Unimarket0.5 km
  • Yunlin Ltd0.5 km
  • Coffi Co0.7 km
  • + 107 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.9 km
  • Hotel One Hundred1.0 km
  • YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.9 km
  • Tanes Hotel1.0 km
  • Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Four Elms0.8 km
  • The Andrew Buchan0.1 km
  • The Royal George0.1 km
  • The Andrew Buchan0.1 km
  • The Royal George0.1 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

276 nearby
  • Conspiracy Lounge, Cardiff0.5 km
  • Kaspas0.5 km
  • Lilo Grill0.6 km
  • Little dream0.6 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.5 km
  • + 271 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.6 km
  • The Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.0 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.0 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

122 nearby
  • Chicago Bulls0.5 km
  • Chicken Delight0.6 km
  • Fortune House Takeaway0.5 km
  • Khan's0.4 km
  • Mr Pizzas0.6 km
  • + 117 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cathays0.7 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street1.1 km
  • Cardiff Central2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Arabella Street0.0 km
  • Inverness Place0.1 km
  • Strathnairn Street0.1 km
  • Strathnairn Street0.1 km
  • Royal George Hotel0.1 km