CF24 2SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mervyn Road, 0.4km from Tremorfa in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Splott ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF24 2SS is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 3.9% 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 2SS are sourced from Output Area W00009663 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERVYN ROAD, CF24 2SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERVYN ROAD, CF24 2SS.
327
33
£ 38,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 2SS 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 2SS has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 2SS. The average age is 32.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 186,250
2 sales · Mean £ 186,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 2SS is moderate at 60 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
34 nearby- Carlisle Stores1.0 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Happy Shopper0.6 km
- Paul Brothers0.7 km
- Premier0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Fresh Start Food Ltd0.9 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
- Fresh Start Food Ltd0.9 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.8 km
- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.8 km
- BAMBOO HOUSE1.0 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Old Illtydians Rfc1.0 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc1.0 km
- Kmax0.8 km
- Kmax0.8 km
- St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street2.1 km
- Cathays2.7 km
- Cardiff Bay2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mervyn Road0.1 km
- Meirion Place0.1 km
- Mervyn Road0.1 km
- Mercia Road0.2 km
- Mercia Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF242SS · Data under Open Government Licence