Postcode report
CF24 4JY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CF24 4JY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF24 4JY is a postcode in Cathays, Cardiff, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF24 4JY, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF24 4JY are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF24 4JY is based on Cardiff 028 Census 2021. It covers 9,565 residents, 9,721 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 22, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 28% owner-occupied, 67% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CF24 4JY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £259k from 113 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF24 4JY can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF24 4JY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF24 4JY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF24 4JY
Is CF24 4JY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF24 4JY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF24 4JY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CF24 4JY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CF24 4JY?
LocaleIQ matched CF24 4JY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF24 4JY?
The latest median sold price is £259k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF24 4JY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.