Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 1RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 1RL.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CF24 1RL is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 9% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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CF24 1RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newport Road, 0.6km from Roath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 1RL are sourced from Output Area W00009408 (shared with 52 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 1RL. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 9%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 113,500

6 sales · Mean £ 115,000

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

5 sales · Mean £ 363,950

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

Crime around CF24 1RL is moderate at 66 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 offences119
Shoplifting89
Vehicle crime63
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order51

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Paul Brothers0.9 km
  • Premier1.0 km
  • GK Minimart0.9 km
  • Premier1.0 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Sammy chop suey house0.9 km
  • Sammy chop suey house0.9 km
  • Boulders Climbing Centre0.7 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Pausa Caffe0.4 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Golden Phoenix1.0 km
  • Cottage Tandoori0.9 km
  • Golden Phoenix1.0 km
  • Tazz Tandoori0.9 km
  • Al-Ikhlas Centre0.4 km
  • + 57 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.2 km
  • St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.2 km
  • The Four Elms0.8 km
  • Roath Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Old Illtydians Rfc0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Iceland @ The Range1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
  • Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
  • Tanes Hotel0.4 km
  • YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
  • Hotel One Hundred0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street1.7 km
  • Cathays1.9 km
  • Cardiff Central2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Oak0.1 km
  • Fort Street0.1 km
  • Stacey Road0.2 km
  • Spring Gardens Pl0.2 km
  • Stacey Road0.2 km