CF24 4LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lisvane Street, 0.3km from Maendy in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, down 9.4% 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 4LN are sourced from Output Area W00008926 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LISVANE STREET, CF24 4LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LISVANE STREET, CF24 4LN.
357
32
£ 36,000 /yr
41%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF24 4LN spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £298k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 4LN. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 249,000
16 sales · Mean £ 275,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF24 4LN has low crime rates — 33 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 company0.5 km
- Diggste pub company0.5 km
- Heath Hotel0.3 km
- Heath Hotel0.3 km
- North Star0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- Calabrisella Cathays0.6 km
- La Sorrentina0.7 km
- Zi's Cafe0.7 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.6 km
- La Sorrentina0.7 km
- + 119 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Bossman’s Sweets0.7 km
- Discount Supermarket0.8 km
- Pop'n'Hops0.8 km
- Bossman’s Sweets0.7 km
- Discount Supermarket0.8 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Baan Thai Food Cardiff Ltd0.8 km
- Silver Palace0.8 km
- Yan's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Baan Thai Food Cardiff Ltd0.8 km
- Silver Palace0.8 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.6 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.1 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.9 km
- Heath Low Level2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brithdir Street0.1 km
- Brithdir Street0.1 km
- Maindy Stadium0.2 km
- Cosmeston Street0.2 km
- Gelligaer Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF244LN · Data under Open Government Licence