CF24 4HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Blackweir in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For families considering a move, CF24 4HJ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4HJ are sourced from Output Area W00010232 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF24 4HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 4HJ.
103
35
£ 36,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 4HJ 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 4HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 4HJ. The average age is 35.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF24 4HJ has low crime rates — 30 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Diggste pub company0.2 km
- Diggste pub company0.2 km
- Heath Hotel0.5 km
- Heath Hotel0.5 km
- North Star0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Calabrisella Cathays0.6 km
- La Sorrentina0.8 km
- Zi's Cafe0.8 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.6 km
- La Sorrentina0.8 km
- + 115 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Crwys Convenience Store0.9 km
- Crwys Convenience Store0.9 km
- Bossman’s Sweets0.8 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Heath Kitchen0.6 km
- Lee's Chinese0.7 km
- Long Fang Kitchen0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- The Dough Thrower0.7 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.1 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.9 km
- Ninian Park2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gelligaer Gardens0.1 km
- Gelligaer Gardens0.1 km
- Cosmeston Street0.2 km
- Blackweir0.2 km
- Maindy Stadium0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF244HJ · Data under Open Government Licence