Postcode insights

CF24 4PP

Lucas Street

Cathays

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Detailed insights for CF24 4PP

Overview

Postcode CF24 4PP 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 large park is Roath Pleasure Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Cathays North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Cathays North has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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 4PP.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for CF24 4PP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays
0.9 mi

Cardiff Queen Street

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Queen Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF24 4PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoath Pleasure GardensLargeWalking directions to Roath Pleasure Gardens
0.4 miCogan ParkSmallWalking directions to Cogan Park

Area Profile

Population
415
Population density
14,067.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.73(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.22(+39%)
Vehicle crime
7.38(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.68(-56%)
Public order
2.84(-65%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
64.27%
Indian
27
6.47%
Other White
23
5.52%
Pakistani
18
4.32%
African
16
3.84%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
146
39.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
146
39.67%
No qualifications
29
7.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
5.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
3.8%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
50.33%
Owns with a mortgage
41
26.8%
Owns outright
26
16.99%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.27%
Other social rented
4
2.61%
Total households: 153

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 4PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF24 4PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 202523, Daniel Street, Cardiff, CF24 4NXTerracedFreehold£240,000
30 Sept 2025137, Woodville Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NWTerracedFreehold£129,256
11 May 20261, Robert Street, Cardiff, CF24 4PBTerracedFreehold£275,000
12 Sept 202510, Robert Street, Cardiff, CF24 4PBTerracedFreehold£180,000
26 Mar 2026Flat, 57, Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NETerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF24 4PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 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

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF24 4PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF24 4PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCrwys storeCrwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NNWalking directions to Crwys store
0 miPremier (Crwys Convenience Store)30 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NLWalking directions to Premier (Crwys Convenience Store)
0.1 miSainsbury's Local123-127 Woodville Road, Cardiff, CF24 4DZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCardiff Korean & Japanese FoodMinny Street, Cardiff, CF24 4DYWalking directions to Cardiff Korean & Japanese Food
0.1 miErbil minimarket70 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NPWalking directions to Erbil minimarket

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF24 4PP, 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 028AW01001718
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2020-04-01

Frequently asked questions about CF24 4PP

Is CF24 4PP (Cathays North) safe?

The area around CF24 4PP records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4PP?

The median sale price around CF24 4PP 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 4PP?

There are 18 schools close to CF24 4PP, 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 4PP?

The closest station to CF24 4PP is Cathays, about 697 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF24 4PP?

CF24 4PP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth covering CF24 4PP 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.