CF24 3BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.5km from Caerdydd in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. 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 3BQ are sourced from Output Area W00009434 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CITY ROAD, CF24 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, CF24 3BQ.
402
30
£ 36,600 /yr
43%
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
78% of homes in CF24 3BQ 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: 30).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3BQ. The average age is 30.3. 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
Terraced
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3BQ is moderate at 55 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
144 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.4 km
- Chopshop0.4 km
- Eastern European Food0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Spice of Life0.4 km
- + 139 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- The Andrew Buchan0.4 km
- The Royal George0.4 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.4 km
- The Royal George0.4 km
- Daffodil0.7 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
342 nearby- Ali Baba's0.4 km
- Chai Green0.3 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.9 km
- CHICKIES0.3 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.4 km
- + 337 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
134 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.3 km
- Anatolian Grill0.3 km
- Bennys Chicken0.3 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.3 km
- Frankies0.3 km
- + 129 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 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
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.6 km
- Cardiff Queen Street0.8 km
- Cardiff Central1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Northcote Lane0.0 km
- Treharris Street0.0 km
- Lowther Road0.1 km
- Lowther Road0.2 km
- Strathnairn Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243BQ · Data under Open Government Licence