CF24 2SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Layard, 0.5km from Tremorfa in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Splott ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF24 2SB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 2SB are sourced from Output Area W00009648 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL LAYARD, CF24 2SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL LAYARD, CF24 2SB.
284
34
£ 38,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 2SB 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
With 59% social renting, CF24 2SB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 2SB. The average age is 33.9. 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
£ 154,000
7 sales · Mean £ 181,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 2SB is moderate at 59 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Happy Shopper0.8 km
- Paul Brothers0.7 km
- Premier0.8 km
- GK Minimart0.8 km
- Happy Shopper0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Sammy chop suey house0.8 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.8 km
- Boulders Climbing Centre0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Pausa Caffe0.4 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.8 km
- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.8 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.8 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.7 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.7 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.8 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.8 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Iceland @ The Range0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Mayfair Guest House0.9 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.9 km
- Tanes Hotel0.9 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel1.0 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street2.0 km
- Cathays2.3 km
- Cardiff Central2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Skaithmuir Road0.2 km
- Kenmuir Road0.2 km
- Railway Street0.2 km
- Railway Street0.2 km
- Moorlands Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF242SB · Data under Open Government Licence