CF24 3JH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.3km from Cardiff in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 3JH offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 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 3JH are sourced from Output Area W00009476 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CITY ROAD, CF24 3JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, CF24 3JH.
625
27
£ 36,600 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 3JH 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
73% of homes in CF24 3JH 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: 27).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3JH. The average age is 27.5. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3JH is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Clare Food Superstore Ltd0.4 km
- Coffi Co0.6 km
- Family Choice Bargains0.4 km
- Greggs of Treforest0.5 km
- Nawroz Market0.3 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Mayfair Guest House1.0 km
- Mayfair Guest House1.0 km
- Tanes Hotel1.0 km
- Tanes Hotel1.0 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Wingman0.5 km
- Wingman0.5 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.2 km
- The Royal George0.1 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.2 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
298 nearby- BBK0.4 km
- Bwyty Alwali0.5 km
- Cafe Sunrise0.4 km
- Chaplaincy Student Lunch0.7 km
- Curry Hut Cardiff0.4 km
- + 293 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- The Co-op Food0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
122 nearby- Chicken.com0.4 km
- Golden Rickshaw0.3 km
- J&M0.5 km
- Mamas Grill House Limited0.4 km
- T & A Donner Kebabs0.4 km
- + 117 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.6 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.0 km
- Cardiff Central1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Strathnairn Street0.0 km
- Strathnairn Street0.0 km
- Inverness Place0.1 km
- Arabella Street0.1 km
- Royal George Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243JH · Data under Open Government Licence