CF24 2QE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitmuir Road, 0.3km from Tremorfa in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Splott ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF24 2QE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k. 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 2QE are sourced from Output Area W00009652 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITMUIR ROAD, CF24 2QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITMUIR ROAD, CF24 2QE.
365
33
£ 38,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 2QE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF24 2QE has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 2QE. The average age is 33.0. 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: 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
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 145,200
Semi-Detached
£ 102,500
1 sales · Mean £ 102,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 2QE is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Happy Shopper1.0 km
- Paul Brothers0.9 km
- GK Minimart1.0 km
- Happy Shopper1.0 km
- FANCY LABELS LIMITED0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- Boulders Climbing Centre0.4 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Pausa Caffe0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Iceland @ The Range0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- BAMBOO HOUSE0.9 km
- BAMBOO HOUSE0.9 km
- Diamond Grill0.2 km
- Taj Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Diamond Grill0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.9 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.9 km
- St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- Kmax0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street2.3 km
- Cathays2.6 km
- Cardiff Central3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cairnmuir Road0.1 km
- Cairnmuir Road0.1 km
- Taymuir Road0.2 km
- Skaithmuir Road0.2 km
- Kenmuir Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF242QE · Data under Open Government Licence