Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF24 5EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 5EJ.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF24 5EJ 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CF24 5EJ has a significant social housing presence — 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF24 5EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Cardiff East Moors in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Splott ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF24 5EJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5EJ are sourced from Output Area W00009647 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 5EJ. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.4%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.2%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF24 5EJ is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences117
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order25
Vehicle crime25
Anti-social behaviour18

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Carlisle Stores0.5 km
  • Carlisle Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.4 km
  • Happy Shopper0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Chicken House0.4 km
  • Fresh Start Food Ltd0.5 km
  • Mambos0.4 km
  • Princes0.8 km
  • Sammy chop suey house0.7 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Golden Phoenix0.6 km
  • Mix & Munch0.4 km
  • Cottage Tandoori0.7 km
  • Golden Phoenix0.6 km
  • Mix & Munch0.4 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.8 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.8 km
  • YHA0.9 km
  • Novotel0.9 km
  • YHA0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Old Illtydians Rfc0.8 km
  • Old Illtydians Rfc0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street1.3 km
  • Cardiff Bay1.4 km
  • Cardiff Central1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lewis Road0.2 km
  • Freshmoor Road0.2 km
  • Freshmoor Road0.2 km
  • The Maltings0.3 km
  • Collivaud Place0.3 km