CF24 4HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cathays Terrace, 0.0km from Cathays in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 4HW offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 12.7% 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 4HW are sourced from Output Area W00008925 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHAYS TERRACE, CF24 4HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHAYS TERRACE, CF24 4HW.
444
27
£ 36,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 27, 62% renting. CF24 4HW has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 4HW. The average age is 27.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
Terraced
£ 351,250
2 sales · Mean £ 351,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF24 4HW has low crime rates — 32 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
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.9 km
- Chopshop1.0 km
- Eastern European Food0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Spice of Life0.8 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Diggste pub company0.6 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.9 km
- The Royal George0.8 km
- Diggste pub company0.6 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
176 nearby- Ali Baba's1.0 km
- Chai Green0.9 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.4 km
- CHICKIES0.9 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.8 km
- + 171 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-op Food0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.9 km
- Anatolian Grill0.9 km
- Bennys Chicken0.9 km
- Frankies0.8 km
- Orient Express0.8 km
- + 83 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays0.9 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.7 km
- Heath Low Level2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Llantrisant Street0.1 km
- Dogfield Street0.1 km
- Minny Street0.1 km
- Gladstone School0.1 km
- Cathays Library0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF244HW · Data under Open Government Licence