CF24 3AB is an up-and-coming urban area on The Parade, 0.4km from Adamsdown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 3AB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3AB are sourced from Output Area W00010536 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PARADE, CF24 3AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARADE, CF24 3AB.
355
26
£ 36,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 86% private renter occupancy, CF24 3AB is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3AB. The average age is 26.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3AB is above average at 126 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
176 nearby- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 171 more
Restaurant, Cafe
384 nearby- The Kitchen @OPH1.0 km
- Ocean Park Arena1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Golf Fang0.7 km
- Bru Coffee0.7 km
- + 379 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.3 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel0.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.9 km
- YHA0.9 km
- Novotel0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Ten Mill Lane1.0 km
- Lab 220.9 km
- The Golden Cross1.0 km
- Lab 220.9 km
- The Cornerhouse0.9 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
122 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.9 km
- Rotana Grill House1.0 km
- Tealith Bubble Tea1.0 km
- Food Studio1.0 km
- + 117 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street0.3 km
- Cathays0.8 km
- Cardiff Central1.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Grove 40.1 km
- West Grove 30.1 km
- West Grove 50.1 km
- West Grove 1 0.1 km
- West Grove 20.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243AB · Data under Open Government Licence