CF24 1RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newport Road, 0.5km from Pengam in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 1RT offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1RT are sourced from Output Area W00009408 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 1RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, CF24 1RT.
255
37
£ 49,000 /yr
55%
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
CF24 1RT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 1RT. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 171,666
Flat
£ 127,000
1 sales · Mean £ 127,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 1RT is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Poundland0.2 km
- Tk Maxx0.3 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Tk Maxx0.3 km
- FANCY LABELS LIMITED1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.6 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.6 km
- St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Kmax0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Boulders Climbing Centre0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Pausa Caffe0.3 km
- TGI Fridays0.2 km
- Boulders Climbing Centre0.3 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Iceland @ The Range0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- Desi Snack0.9 km
- Desi Snack0.9 km
- Penylan Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street2.3 km
- Cathays2.5 km
- Cardiff Central3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rover Way0.1 km
- Rover Way0.1 km
- Colchester Avenue Bottom0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- City Link0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF241RT · Data under Open Government Licence