CF24 4DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rhymney Street, 0.5km from Cardiff in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 4DH offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 95.6% year-on-year. 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 4DH are sourced from Output Area W00008901 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RHYMNEY STREET, CF24 4DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHYMNEY STREET, CF24 4DH.
534
24
£ 34,300 /yr
10%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 4DH 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
CF24 4DH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 87% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 24 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 95.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 4DH. The average age is 24.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,750
12 sales · Mean £ 265,308
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 4DH is moderate at 54 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
136 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.4 km
- Chopshop0.5 km
- Eastern European Food0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Spice of Life0.4 km
- + 131 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Andrew Buchan0.4 km
- The Royal George0.3 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.4 km
- The Royal George0.3 km
- Wingman0.2 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
330 nearby- Ali Baba's0.4 km
- Chai Green0.4 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.6 km
- CHICKIES0.4 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.3 km
- + 325 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-op Food0.3 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
132 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.4 km
- Anatolian Grill0.3 km
- Bennys Chicken0.4 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.5 km
- Frankies0.3 km
- + 127 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.6 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.9 km
- Nomad Backpackers1.0 km
- Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.6 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.3 km
- Cardiff Queen Street0.9 km
- Cardiff Central1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wyeverne Road0.1 km
- Wyeverne Road0.1 km
- Lowther Road0.2 km
- Strathnairn Street0.2 km
- Lowther Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF244DH · Data under Open Government Licence