Pen-y-lan North
Cardiff 024 · 4 sub-areas · 6,517 residents
Cardiff 024 is a residential neighbourhood within Cardiff, home to around 6,500 people and skewing noticeably older than the city as a whole. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,070 a month — below the UK national median for a 2-bed and relatively accessible by Cardiff standards. The area's standout trait is its high work-from-home rate, with over four in ten residents working remotely.
Pen-y-lan North is a green, lower-density part of Cardiff — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Pen-y-lan North?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,157 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Pen-y-lan North in Cardiff
Living in Pen-y-lan North
Cardiff 024 has a quieter, more settled character than the student-heavy or city-centre parts of Cardiff. The population leans older — more than a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and the under-35 crowd makes up a smaller share than you'd expect in a Welsh capital. That shapes the feel of the place: less late-night noise, more owner-occupied houses, fewer house-shares.
On rent, Cardiff 024 sits at the more affordable end. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,070 a month, which comes in below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for a 2-bed. Three-bedroom properties average about £1,190. The challenge is that even at these levels, rent absorbs a significant chunk of take-home pay — around 56% of median resident income, which is a real squeeze and a reminder that affordability is relative to local wages, not just London comparisons.
The demographic mix here is notably settled. Nearly half of residents hold a degree-level qualification (around 47%), and the ethnic diversity index sits at 34, which is moderate. The majority of residents — around 85% — were born in the UK. Single-person households account for roughly 29% of homes, while couples with children make up about 21%, pointing to a mix of older singles, established couples and families.
Practically, most people here drive — nearly half of residents get to work by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away (about a 25-minute walk, or a short drive), connecting to Cardiff city centre and beyond. The rail journey to London takes around 2 hours 16 minutes by public transport. Broadband coverage is strong, with over 80% of properties able to access gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Cardiff 024.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cardiff 024 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, settled residential area that suits people who want a quieter life within Cardiff. Crime runs at roughly half the national average, greenspace is close by, and broadband is strong. The trade-off is that nearby schools don't currently carry Good or Outstanding ratings, and rent absorbs a significant share of local incomes — around 56% of median take-home pay.
- What is the rent in Cardiff 024?
- These are estimated figures scaled from city-level data. A one-bedroom runs around £894 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,070, and a three-bedroom around £1,190. Rents rose about 4.8% over the past year. For context, the UK national median for a 2-bed is roughly £1,200, so Cardiff 024 sits slightly below the national average.
- Is Cardiff 024 safe?
- Yes, relative to national benchmarks. Recorded crime runs at around 39 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, compared to a UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That puts Cardiff 024 comfortably below the national average and makes it one of the quieter parts of Cardiff by crime data.
- What's the commute from Cardiff 024 to Cardiff city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk or a quick drive. Most residents commute by car (around 48%), and over 40% work from home entirely. Public transport mode share is low at just 3%, so if you're relying on buses or trains exclusively, it's worth checking your specific route before moving.
- Who lives in Cardiff 024?
- Mainly older, settled residents — over a quarter are 65 or above, and the area skews heavily toward owner-occupation. Around 47% hold degree-level qualifications, and the high work-from-home rate (40%) points to a knowledge-economy professional population. It's less student-heavy and more family-and-retiree than many Cardiff neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Cardiff 024?
- There are four schools within typical catchment distance, but none are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — which is a significant gap given that roughly 89% of UK schools nationally hold one of those ratings. The nearest Outstanding school is around 25 km away. Families should check current inspection results carefully before making a decision.
- How far is Cardiff 024 from London?
- The rail and public-transport journey to London takes around 2 hours 16 minutes from the nearest mainline station, which is roughly 2 km from the neighbourhood. Cardiff Central connects to London Paddington via Great Western Railway. For regular London commuting it's manageable but a long day — more suited to occasional trips than a daily commute.