Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

LETTY STREET, CF24 4EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LETTY STREET, CF24 4EL.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

430

cake
Avg Age

25

payments
Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

work
Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CF24 4EL 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.

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

78% of homes in CF24 4EL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Average age 25 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

home £220,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF24 4EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Letty Street, 0.3km from Cathays in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 4.1% 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 4EL are sourced from Output Area W00008906 (shared with 10 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 4EL. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 208,500

14 sales · Mean £ 202,911

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

CF24 4EL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences137
Vehicle crime56
Criminal damage and arson38
Shoplifting38
Bicycle theft35

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.7 km
  • Chopshop0.8 km
  • Eastern European Food0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Spice of Life0.6 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Diggste pub company0.6 km
  • The Andrew Buchan0.7 km
  • The Royal George0.6 km
  • Diggste pub company0.6 km
  • The Andrew Buchan0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

208 nearby
  • Ali Baba's0.8 km
  • Chai Green0.7 km
  • Calabrisella Cathays0.1 km
  • CHICKIES0.7 km
  • DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.6 km
  • + 203 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-op Food0.6 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

90 nearby
  • Albany Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Anatolian Grill0.7 km
  • Bennys Chicken0.7 km
  • Fahrenheit 4510.9 km
  • Frankies0.6 km
  • + 85 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cathays0.5 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street1.4 km
  • Cardiff Central2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Minister Street0.1 km
  • Treorky Street0.1 km
  • Catherine Street0.1 km
  • Catherine Street0.1 km
  • Catherine Street0.2 km