CF24 5XG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Tremorfa in Cardiff. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Splott ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
Within the CF24 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 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 5XG are sourced from Output Area W00009638 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF24 5XG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF24 5XG.
263
37
£ 38,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF24 5XG 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 36% social renting, CF24 5XG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-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 5XG. The average age is 37.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF24 5XG is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Carlisle Stores1.0 km
- Carlisle Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Happy Shopper0.5 km
- Paul Brothers0.7 km
- Premier0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Fresh Start Food Ltd0.7 km
- Princes0.9 km
- Sammy chop suey house0.8 km
- Fresh Start Food Ltd0.7 km
- Princes0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Cottage Tandoori0.8 km
- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Tazz Tandoori0.8 km
- Blue Star0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- St Albans Rugby Football Sports & Social Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street2.2 km
- Cardiff Bay2.5 km
- Cardiff Central2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mercia Road0.1 km
- Mercia Road0.1 km
- Willows Avenue0.2 km
- Willows Avenue0.2 km
- Mervyn Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF245XG · Data under Open Government Licence