Postcode insights

CF24 4JJ

Merthyr Street

Cathays

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Detailed insights for CF24 4JJ

Overview

Postcode CF24 4JJ is located in an urban city, within the Cathays ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cathays North area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cathays North is £49,503 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 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Maindy Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Cathays North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Cathays North has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Cathays North is £49,503 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF24 4JJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Cathays located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF24 4JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF24 4JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMaindy ParkSmallWalking directions to Maindy Park
0.3 miCogan ParkSmallWalking directions to Cogan Park

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
22,093 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.45(-40%)
Vehicle crime
7.39(+157%)
Other theft
3.41(-26%)
Drugs
3.41(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.84(-61%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
374
78.57%
Other White
26
5.46%
Indian
16
3.36%
Other
12
2.52%
Other Asian
10
2.1%
Total population: 476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
323
70.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
90
19.65%
No qualifications
21
4.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
2.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
1.09%
Total 16+ residents: 458

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
99
74.44%
Owns outright
19
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.02%
Other social rented
4
3.01%
Social rents from council
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Cathays

Median price£237,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £290K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Cathays area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cathays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£747,500£421
Semi-Detached2£496,000£294
Terraced46£262,500£300
Flats31£120,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cathays

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathays.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£130,060£193,500
2017£170,000£253,250£205,000
2018£177,000£233,000£212,750
2019£158,000£250,000£220,000
2020£151,500£276,500£221,500
2021£156,000£195,000£250,000
2022£148,661£295,000£249,000
2023£160,000£255,000£257,500
2024£148,750£348,800£257,000
2025£145,000£264,000£280,500
2026£140,500£337,000£266,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathays.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cathays.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£79£199
2017£252£193£209
2018£241£212£212
2019£241£244£224
2020£238£218£226
2021£243£235£243
2022£251£256£267
2023£293£258£258
2024£247£263£264
2025£270£312£295
2026£233£275£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cathays.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF24 4JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF24 4JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202520, Merthyr Street, Cardiff, CF24 4JJTerracedFreehold£241,000
30 Jan 202655, Hirwain Street, Cardiff, CF24 4JGTerracedFreehold£225,000
31 Oct 202511, Merthyr Street, Cardiff, CF24 4JLTerracedFreehold£251,000
14 Oct 20257, Merthyr Street, Cardiff, CF24 4JLTerracedFreehold£290,000
29 Sept 202553, Merthyr Street, Cardiff, CF24 4JLTerracedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the CF24 4JJ postcode area, located within Cathays North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF24 4JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableCardiff Muslim Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGladstone PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Monica's C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF24 4JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF24 4JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShaz Mini MarketCatherine Street, Cardiff, CF24 4EFWalking directions to Shaz Mini Market
0.2 miTesco Express188 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 4NZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLidlMaindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HSWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miLocal Express94 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NQWalking directions to Local Express
0.3 miErbil minimarket70 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NPWalking directions to Erbil minimarket

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF24 4JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Ahmed

Cathays - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Chris Weaver

Cathays - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Norma Mackie

Cathays - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sarah Elizabeth Merry

Cathays - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Doughty

Cardiff South and Penarth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff South and PenarthW07000091
WardCathaysW05001274
ParishCathaysW04000842
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cathays NorthW02000394
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 028DW01001722
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF24 4JJ

Is CF24 4JJ (Cathays North) safe?

The area around CF24 4JJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CF24 4JJ?

The median sale price around CF24 4JJ in Cathays North is £237,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF24 4JJ?

There are 16 schools close to CF24 4JJ, including Cardiff Muslim Primary School, Gladstone Primary and St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF24 4JJ?

The closest station to CF24 4JJ is Cathays, about 641 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF24 4JJ?

CF24 4JJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,184 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF24 4JJ (Cathays North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth covering CF24 4JJ is Stephen Doughty (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including Ali Ahmed (Labour Party), Chris Weaver (Labour Party) and Norma Mackie (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.