CF24 3BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bedford Place, 0.6km from Adamsdown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 3BB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 3BB are sourced from Output Area W00010626 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD PLACE, CF24 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD PLACE, CF24 3BB.
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29
£ 36,600 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 3BB 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 3BB is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 60% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3BB. The average age is 29.4. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3BB is above average at 96 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
180 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Frozen Kiosks Ltd0.9 km
- Puro FitFood0.9 km
- Frozen Kiosks Ltd0.9 km
- + 175 more
Restaurant, Cafe
314 nearby- Golf Fang0.9 km
- Bru Coffee0.9 km
- The Stable Cardiff0.9 km
- The Zen Bar0.8 km
- Zizzi Restaurant0.9 km
- + 309 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.7 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.6 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.7 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.3 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- The Four Elms0.4 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.8 km
- The Royal George0.8 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.8 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.1 km
- The Co-op Food0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
130 nearby- Chicago Bulls0.6 km
- Chicken Delight0.5 km
- Fortune House Takeaway0.6 km
- Golden Cow0.7 km
- Khan's0.3 km
- + 125 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street0.5 km
- Cathays0.8 km
- Cardiff Central1.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter's Street0.1 km
- The Parade0.1 km
- Treharris Street0.2 km
- Richmond Crescent0.2 km
- Richmond Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243BB · Data under Open Government Licence