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.
CF24 3UN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 3UN.
382
27
£ 36,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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).
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: CF243UN · Data under Open Government Licence