CF24 5EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Splott in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Splott ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF24 5EX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 72 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 5EX are sourced from Output Area W00009647 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF24 5EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 5EX.
381
28
£ 36,700 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 5EX 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
With 91% social renting, CF24 5EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF24 5EX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 5EX is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Carlisle Stores0.3 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.3 km
- General Stores & Off Licence (Sanquhar P.O)0.2 km
- Happy Shopper0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Chicken House0.5 km
- Fresh Start Food Ltd0.6 km
- Mambos0.7 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.5 km
- Supajump1.0 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.4 km
- Mix & Munch0.7 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.5 km
- Golden Phoenix0.4 km
- Mix & Munch0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Hotel One Hundred0.9 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.7 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.7 km
- YHA0.8 km
- Mercure Hotel and Spa0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Roath Conservative Club0.9 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.6 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.6 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Clifton Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street1.1 km
- Cardiff Central1.6 km
- Cardiff Bay1.6 km
Bus Stops
- East Tyndall Street0.1 km
- East Tyndall Street0.1 km
- The Maltings0.1 km
- The Maltings0.1 km
- Asgog Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF245EX · Data under Open Government Licence