Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

RICHMOND ROAD, CF24 3BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, CF24 3BT.

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Population

517

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences234
Shoplifting224
Vehicle crime74
Public order72
Criminal damage and arson58

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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