Postcode insights

CF24 3BG

Russell Street

Plasnewydd

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Detailed insights for CF24 3BG

Overview

Postcode CF24 3BG is located in an urban city, within the Plasnewydd ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Plasnewydd area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plasnewydd is £44,538 per year. The nearest station is Cathays, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Plasnewydd has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 514 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Plasnewydd has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.2%

Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Plasnewydd is £44,538 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF24 3BG.

Transport

The nearest station is Cathays located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF24 3BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays
0.5 mi

Cardiff Queen Street

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Queen Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF24 3BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAlexandra GardensMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Gardens
0.4 miGorsedd GardensSmallWalking directions to Gorsedd Gardens
0.4 miParc MackenzieSmallWalking directions to Parc Mackenzie

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
11,428.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.72(-30%)
Vehicle crime
12.99(+353%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.73(-18%)
Public order
7.91(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
63.23%
Other White
32
8.47%
Arab
16
4.23%
Indian
14
3.7%
Pakistani
14
3.7%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
134
38.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
121
34.77%
No qualifications
44
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
6.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.17%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
61.59%
Other social rented
21
13.91%
Owns outright
18
11.92%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.62%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.65%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Plasnewydd

Median price£259,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £305K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Plasnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £822,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plasnewydd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£396,000£353
Terraced114£270,000£297
Detached3£257,000£324
Flats37£162,000£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plasnewydd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121,000£315,000£198,975
2017£332,000£112,000£254,500£195,000
2018£303,750£125,000£285,000£210,000
2019£289,500£133,000£335,000£211,750
2020£267,000£130,000£318,525£220,000
2021£230,000£135,000£305,000£227,655
2022£482,500£160,000£365,000£250,000
2023£270,000£160,000£425,000£251,625
2024£322,500£152,500£377,500£250,000
2025£257,000£178,000£270,000£275,000
2026£152,000£267,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£234£213
2017£236£219£230£216
2018£276£223£215£224
2019£304£244£234£236
2020£198£242£242£240
2021£337£249£249£261
2022£289£275£273£280
2023£248£280£290£281
2024£227£308£275£287
2025£324£320£322£288
2026£271£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plasnewydd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF24 3BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF24 3BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202656, Bedford Street, Cardiff, CF24 3DBTerracedFreehold£230,000
09 Jan 202689, Bedford Street, Cardiff, CF24 3DBTerracedFreehold£212,500
28 Jul 202593, Bedford Street, Cardiff, CF24 3DBTerracedFreehold£230,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 1, Russell Court, Russell Street, Cardiff, CF24 3EGFlatsLeasehold£127,500
04 Jul 202570, Richmond Road, Cardiff, CF24 3ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the CF24 3BG postcode area, located within Plasnewydd, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF24 3BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCardiff Muslim AcademyWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableKings Monkton SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCardiff AcademyWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF24 3BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF24 3BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express134-142 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miJing Xing Express155 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3BQWalking directions to Jing Xing Express
0.1 miContinental Delicatessen160 City Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3JEWalking directions to Continental Delicatessen
0.1 miInternational Food Centre101 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3BNWalking directions to International Food Centre
0.1 miBabasCardiff, CF24 3DQWalking directions to Babas

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF24 3BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan De'Ath

Plasnewydd - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mary McGarry

Plasnewydd - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Pete Wong

Plasnewydd - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sue Lent

Plasnewydd - 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
WardPlasnewyddW05001289
ParishRoathW04000856
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PlasnewyddW02000399
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 033CW01001832
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF24 3BG

Is CF24 3BG (Plasnewydd) safe?

The area around CF24 3BG records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CF24 3BG?

The median sale price around CF24 3BG in Plasnewydd is £259,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF24 3BG?

There are 16 schools close to CF24 3BG, including Cardiff Muslim Academy, Kings Monkton School and Cardiff Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF24 3BG?

The closest station to CF24 3BG is Cathays, about 621 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF24 3BG?

CF24 3BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 514 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF24 3BG (Plasnewydd) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff East covering CF24 3BG is Jo Stevens (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including Dan De'Ath (Labour Party), Mary McGarry (Labour Party) and Pete Wong (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.