CF24 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Splott in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Adamsdown ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% 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 above average at 102 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area W00008785 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF24 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 0AJ.
388
33
£ 35,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 0AJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates CF24 0AJ — age 33, 42% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 0AJ. The average age is 33.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 0AJ is above average at 102 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
88 nearby- Carlisle Stores0.4 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.4 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.4 km
- Happy Shopper0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Sammy chop suey house0.5 km
- The Kitchen @OPH0.6 km
- Mo's Diner0.9 km
- Ocean Park Arena0.8 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.5 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.4 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.4 km
- Golden Phoenix0.4 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.4 km
- BAMBOO HOUSE0.6 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.4 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association1.0 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Four Elms0.5 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.4 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.2 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.2 km
- The Clifton Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street1.0 km
- Cathays1.5 km
- Cardiff Central1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tin Street0.1 km
- Pearl Street0.1 km
- Constellation Street0.2 km
- Constellation Street0.2 km
- Clifton Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF240AJ · Data under Open Government Licence