Postcode insights

CF24 1LN

Ruby Street

Adamsdown

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Detailed insights for CF24 1LN

Overview

Postcode CF24 1LN is located in an urban city, within the Adamsdown ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Adamsdown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 228.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Adamsdown is £43,835 per year. The nearest station is Cardiff Queen Street, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Maltings Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Adamsdown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Adamsdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Adamsdown is £43,835 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF24 1LN.

Transport

The nearest station is Cardiff Queen Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF24 1LN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Cardiff Queen Street

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Queen Street
1 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF24 1LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMaltings ParkSmallWalking directions to Maltings Park
0.2 miAnderson FieldSmallWalking directions to Anderson Field
0.4 miCemetery ParkSmallWalking directions to Cemetery Park

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
13,548.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.09(+168%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.56(+381%)
Public order
34.03(+314%)
Shoplifting
32.53(+406%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.02(+200%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
45.84%
African
35
9.38%
Other White
30
8.04%
Bangladeshi
21
5.63%
Other
21
5.63%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
36.36%
No qualifications
78
24.45%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 319

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
42.01%
Owns with a mortgage
36
21.3%
Owns outright
26
15.38%
Other social rented
25
14.79%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.55%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Adamsdown

Median price£216,500
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £241K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 (about £233 per square foot) in Adamsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adamsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£320,000£254
Terraced47£228,500£229
Detached1£205,000£207
Flats15£132,000£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adamsdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adamsdown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£93,500£171,000£155,250
2017£115,000£154,000£154,500
2018£119,250£180,000£170,000
2019£110,000£142,500£175,000
2020£115,000£180,000£187,500
2021£124,500£205,500£200,000
2022£135,000£222,500£210,000
2023£125,750£317,000£210,000
2024£137,000£240,000£220,000
2025£134,500£320,000£228,500
2026£156,000£242,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adamsdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adamsdown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£162£153
2017£180£138£152
2018£192£174£169
2019£205£159£165
2020£214£105£184
2021£227£169£195
2022£253£216£208
2023£251£215£211
2024£261£191£216
2025£251£254£223
2026£260£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adamsdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Adamsdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF24 1LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF24 1LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 202526, Ruby Street, Cardiff, CF24 1LNFlatsLeasehold£93,500
23 Jul 20259, Ruby Street, Cardiff, CF24 1LPTerracedFreehold£230,000
27 Mar 202650, Sapphire Street, Cardiff, CF24 1PZTerracedFreehold£255,000
13 Feb 202518A, Sapphire Street, Cardiff, CF24 1PZFlatsLeasehold£155,000
17 Oct 202548, Diamond Street, Cardiff, CF24 1NRTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the CF24 1LN postcode area, located within Adamsdown, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF24 1LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAdamsdown Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSt Peter's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableStacey Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF24 1LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF24 1LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express31-32 Clifton Street, Cardiff, CF24 1LRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miClifton Food & Wine147 Clifton Street, Cardiff, CF24 1LZWalking directions to Clifton Food & Wine
0.2 miSplott Mini Market35 Splott Road, Cardiff, CF24 2BUWalking directions to Splott Mini Market
0.2 miV&S News89 Carlisle Street, Cardiff, CF24 2PBWalking directions to V&S News
0.3 miCo-op Food40,42 Splott Road, Cardiff, CF24 2DAWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF24 1LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Grace Ferguson-Thorne

Adamsdown - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Owen Jones

Adamsdown - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jo Stevens

Cardiff East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff EastW07000089
WardAdamsdownW05001270
ParishAdamsdownW04000837
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AdamsdownW02000402
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 036AW01001694
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF24 1LN

Is CF24 1LN (Adamsdown) safe?

The area around CF24 1LN records about 228 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF24 1LN?

The median sale price around CF24 1LN in Adamsdown is £216,500 (about £233 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF24 1LN?

There are 18 schools close to CF24 1LN, including Adamsdown Primary School, St Peter's R.C. Primary School and Stacey Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF24 1LN?

The closest station to CF24 1LN is Cardiff Queen Street, about 1,037 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF24 1LN?

CF24 1LN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 184 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF24 1LN (Adamsdown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff East covering CF24 1LN is Jo Stevens (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Grace Ferguson-Thorne (Labour Party) and Owen Jones (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.