CF24 3BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Road, 0.3km from Cardiff in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 31.4% year-on-year. 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 3BT are sourced from Output Area W00010630 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD, CF24 3BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, CF24 3BT.
517
26
£ 36,600 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 3BT 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
At 88% private renter occupancy, CF24 3BT is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters. Property prices are trending down 31.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3BT. The average age is 26.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 410,000
7 sales · Mean £ 410,785
Flat
£ 172,500
1 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3BT is moderate at 52 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
110 nearby- Clare Food Superstore Ltd0.5 km
- Coffi Co0.5 km
- Family Choice Bargains0.3 km
- Greggs of Treforest0.4 km
- Nawroz Market0.4 km
- + 105 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Wingman0.4 km
- Wingman0.4 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.2 km
- The Royal George0.1 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.2 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
294 nearby- BBK0.3 km
- Bwyty Alwali0.6 km
- Cafe Sunrise0.3 km
- Chaplaincy Student Lunch0.6 km
- Curry Hut Cardiff0.3 km
- + 289 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- The Co-op Food0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- Chicken.com0.5 km
- Golden Rickshaw0.4 km
- J&M0.7 km
- Mamas Grill House Limited0.3 km
- T & A Donner Kebabs0.3 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.8 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa1.0 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.8 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa1.0 km
- Park Plaza Cardiff0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.5 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.0 km
- Cardiff Central1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Strathnairn Street0.1 km
- Strathnairn Street0.1 km
- Royal George Hotel0.1 km
- Inverness Place0.2 km
- Royal George Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243BT · Data under Open Government Licence