CF24 3BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Cathays Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 3BF offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 91% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3BF are sourced from Output Area W00010529 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF24 3BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 3BF.
138
25
£ 36,600 /yr
34%
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
91% of homes in CF24 3BF are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 25).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3BF. The average age is 24.7. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3BF is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
152 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.5 km
- Chopshop0.5 km
- Eastern European Food0.4 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Spice of Life0.5 km
- + 147 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- The Andrew Buchan0.5 km
- The Royal George0.4 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.5 km
- The Royal George0.4 km
- Wingman0.2 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
354 nearby- Ali Baba's0.5 km
- Chai Green0.4 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.7 km
- CHICKIES0.4 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.4 km
- + 349 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-op Food0.4 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
138 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.5 km
- Anatolian Grill0.4 km
- Bennys Chicken0.4 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.5 km
- Frankies0.4 km
- + 133 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.5 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.7 km
- Nomad Backpackers0.8 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.5 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.4 km
- Cardiff Queen Street0.8 km
- Cardiff Central1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lowther Road0.1 km
- Lowther Road0.1 km
- Salisbury Road0.1 km
- Wyeverne Road0.2 km
- Wyeverne Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243BF · Data under Open Government Licence