CF24 1RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richards Terrace, 0.5km from Splott in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Adamsdown ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in CF24 1RU 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 — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 39.1% year-on-year. 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 1RU are sourced from Output Area W00008795 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHARDS TERRACE, CF24 1RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARDS TERRACE, CF24 1RU.
386
36
£ 35,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF24 1RU is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 39.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 1RU. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 298,500
2 sales · Mean £ 298,500
Terraced
£ 253,000
5 sales · Mean £ 234,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 1RU is moderate at 76 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
114 nearby- Carlisle Stores0.8 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.8 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.9 km
- Happy Shopper1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 109 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
- Conspiracy Lounge, Cardiff0.9 km
- Kaspas0.9 km
- Lilo Grill0.8 km
- + 139 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.7 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.7 km
- Golden Phoenix0.7 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.7 km
- BAMBOO HOUSE0.2 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.3 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.3 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.3 km
- Nomad Backpackers0.9 km
- Nomad Backpackers0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Four Elms0.5 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.2 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.5 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.5 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street1.3 km
- Cathays1.6 km
- Cardiff Central2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Richards Terrace0.1 km
- Bertram Street0.1 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Priest Road0.2 km
- Four Elms Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF241RU · Data under Open Government Licence