Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

BEDFORD PLACE, CF24 3BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD PLACE, CF24 3BB.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British59.5%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences314
Anti-social behaviour177
Vehicle crime140
Public order123
Criminal damage and arson72

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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