CF24 4PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairoak Road, 0.3km from Cathays in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF24 4PX offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 72% 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 £342k. 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 4PX are sourced from Output Area W00008918 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIROAK ROAD, CF24 4PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIROAK ROAD, CF24 4PX.
484
27
£ 36,000 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 4PX 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
At 72% private renter occupancy, CF24 4PX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 27 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 4PX. The average age is 26.9. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 342,500
2 sales · Mean £ 342,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF24 4PX 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
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.9 km
- Eastern European Food1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Spice of Life0.9 km
- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.9 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Diggste pub company0.9 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.9 km
- The Royal George0.9 km
- Diggste pub company0.9 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- Chai Green1.0 km
- Calabrisella Cathays0.7 km
- CHICKIES1.0 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- KBS Kebab House1.0 km
- + 145 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Albany Fish Bar1.0 km
- Anatolian Grill0.9 km
- Bennys Chicken1.0 km
- Frankies0.9 km
- Orient Express0.9 km
- + 67 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.1 km
- Heath Low Level1.9 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cathays Library0.2 km
- Gladstone School0.2 km
- Dogfield Street0.2 km
- Heath Hotel0.2 km
- Heath Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF244PX · Data under Open Government Licence