CF24 3DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Peters Street, 0.6km from Adamsdown 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. 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 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 3DH are sourced from Output Area W00010626 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PETERS STREET, CF24 3DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, CF24 3DH.
289
29
£ 36,600 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 3DH 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
Average age 29, 60% renting. CF24 3DH has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3DH. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 121,000
17 sales · Mean £ 126,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3DH is above average at 101 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
178 nearby- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.7 km
- + 173 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- The Andrew Buchan0.8 km
- The Royal George0.8 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.8 km
- The Royal George0.8 km
- Wingman0.5 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
312 nearby- Ali Baba's0.7 km
- Chai Green0.7 km
- CHICKIES0.7 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.8 km
- KBS Kebab House0.7 km
- + 307 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-op Food0.8 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
130 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.7 km
- Anatolian Grill0.7 km
- Bennys Chicken0.7 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.6 km
- Frankies0.8 km
- + 125 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Mayfair Guest House0.7 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.7 km
- Tanes Hotel0.7 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.4 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.3 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street0.6 km
- Cathays0.8 km
- Cardiff Central1.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter's Street0.1 km
- The Parade0.1 km
- Treharris Street0.2 km
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary 10.2 km
- Cardiff Royal Infirmary 40.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243DH · Data under Open Government Licence