CF24 2SZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Madoc 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 2SZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £181k, down 8.9% 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 2SZ are sourced from Output Area W00009663 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MADOC ROAD, CF24 2SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADOC ROAD, CF24 2SZ.
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£ 38,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 2SZ 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 42% social renting, CF24 2SZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 2SZ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 157,000
5 sales · Mean £ 149,428
Terraced
£ 137,000
4 sales · Mean £ 148,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 2SZ 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
36 nearby- Carlisle Stores0.9 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Happy Shopper0.6 km
- Paul Brothers0.6 km
- Premier0.7 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Fresh Start Food Ltd1.0 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
- Fresh Start Food Ltd1.0 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.8 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.7 km
- Golden Phoenix0.8 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.8 km
- BAMBOO HOUSE0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Old Illtydians Rfc0.9 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.9 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
- Cathays2.6 km
- Cardiff Bay2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Meirion Place0.1 km
- Mervyn Road0.1 km
- Muirton Road0.2 km
- Mervyn Road0.2 km
- Dalmuir Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF242SZ · Data under Open Government Licence