Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF24 3UN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 3UN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

382

cake
Avg Age

27

payments
Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

work
Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CF24 3UN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

At 88% private renter occupancy, CF24 3UN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 27).

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF24 3UN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Cathays Park in Cardiff. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Plasnewydd ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

Within the CF24 district, this postcode is characterised by a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3UN are sourced from Output Area W00009446 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 3UN. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF24 3UN is above average at 102 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.

Violence and sexual offences298
Anti-social behaviour144
Vehicle crime106
Public order101
Shoplifting101

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

190 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Frozen Kiosks Ltd0.8 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.9 km
  • Puro FitFood0.8 km
  • + 185 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

422 nearby
  • Golf Fang0.8 km
  • Bru Coffee0.8 km
  • Giovannis Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Ivy Cardiff0.9 km
  • The Stable Cardiff0.8 km
  • + 417 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Co-op Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Lab 221.0 km
  • Elevens Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Mad Dog Brewery Co1.0 km
  • Elevens Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Mad Dog Brewery Co1.0 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

138 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Chicken.com0.3 km
  • Golden Rickshaw0.4 km
  • J&M0.5 km
  • Mamas Grill House Limited0.4 km
  • + 133 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Mayfair Guest House1.0 km
  • Mayfair Guest House1.0 km
  • Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.2 km
  • Mercure Hotel and Spa0.4 km
  • Nomad Backpackers0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street0.4 km
  • Cathays0.6 km
  • Cardiff Central1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Richmond Crescent0.0 km
  • Richmond Crescent0.1 km
  • Salisbury Road0.2 km
  • Senghennydd Road 20.2 km
  • Senghennydd Road 10.2 km