CF24 3LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montgomery Street, 0.4km from Caerdydd in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £396k. 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 3LZ are sourced from Output Area W00009459 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTGOMERY STREET, CF24 3LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY STREET, CF24 3LZ.
251
35
£ 41,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 3LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF24 3LZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3LZ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
7 sales · Mean £ 304,571
Flat
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 3LZ is moderate at 61 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
102 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.5 km
- Chopshop0.4 km
- Eastern European Food0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Spice of Life0.5 km
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Andrew Buchan0.4 km
- The Royal George0.5 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.4 km
- The Royal George0.5 km
- Paradise Garden0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
218 nearby- Ali Baba's0.4 km
- Chai Green0.5 km
- CHICKIES0.5 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.5 km
- KBS Kebab House0.6 km
- + 213 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
102 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.5 km
- Anatolian Grill0.5 km
- Bennys Chicken0.5 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.5 km
- Frankies0.5 km
- + 97 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.2 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.6 km
- Heath Low Level2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Pen-y-wain Place0.1 km
- Werfa Street0.2 km
- Roath Park Library0.2 km
- Wellfield Road0.2 km
- Penylan Library0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF243LZ · Data under Open Government Licence