CF24 0AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Newport Road, 0.3km from Adamsdown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 0AA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0AA are sourced from Output Area W00010536 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 0AA.
355
26
£ 36,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
86% of homes in CF24 0AA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 0AA. The average age is 26.0. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CF24 0AA are high at 157 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
166 nearby- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Eastern European Food1.0 km
- + 161 more
Restaurant, Cafe
394 nearby- The Kitchen @OPH0.9 km
- Ocean Park Arena0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Ali Baba's1.0 km
- Chai Green1.0 km
- + 389 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
128 nearby- Albany Fish Bar1.0 km
- Anatolian Grill1.0 km
- Bennys Chicken1.0 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.9 km
- Frankies1.0 km
- + 123 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.8 km
- YHA0.8 km
- Tanes Hotel1.0 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- Ten Mill Lane0.9 km
- Lab 220.9 km
- The Golden Cross0.9 km
- Cathays Conservative Club1.0 km
- Cathays Conservative Club1.0 km
- + 89 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street0.3 km
- Cathays0.9 km
- Cardiff Central1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Grove 20.0 km
- West Grove 1 0.0 km
- West Grove 30.0 km
- West Grove 40.1 km
- West Grove 50.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF240AA · Data under Open Government Licence