CF24 5DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Atlantic Wharf in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 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 5DZ are sourced from Output Area W00010210 (shared with 86 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF24 5DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 5DZ.
142
41
£ 43,900 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 5DZ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF24 5DZ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 5DZ. The average age is 40.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF24 5DZ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Sugar Box0.6 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Steps 4 Change0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Chicken House0.4 km
- Fresh Start Food Ltd1.0 km
- Mambos0.4 km
- Supajump0.8 km
- The Kitchen @OPH0.8 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mix & Munch0.3 km
- Mix & Munch0.3 km
- Rocky's Backseat Diner0.3 km
- Rocky's Backseat Diner0.3 km
- Boss & Brew Academy0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.8 km
- YHA0.8 km
- The Coal Exchange Hotel1.0 km
- The Coal Exchange Hotel1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cardiff County Club0.4 km
- Cardiff County Club0.4 km
- Eli Jenkins1.0 km
- Eli Jenkins1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Bay0.8 km
- Cardiff Central1.4 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Steel Works0.1 km
- Private Stop0.4 km
- East Moors Rd0.4 km
- East Moors Rd0.4 km
- Ocean Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF245DZ · Data under Open Government Licence