CF5 is a postcode district in Cardiff, Wales, covering 1414 active and 457 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CF5 (14%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (9%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CF5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CF5 are around £301k, down 4.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CF5 at 333 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CF5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Cardiff, Wales
CF5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF5 postcode area.
groups
Population68,516
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Avg Age40
payments
Avg Income£ 35,864 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
4/10favoriteHealth
7/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
6/10paymentsAffluence
5/10directions_transitTransit
9/10homeHome Ownership
4/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 40, CF5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £301k. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.
home £301,386 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed5.5%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences7869
Anti-social behaviour3460
Public order2472
Criminal damage and arson2051
Shoplifting2045
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
132 nearby- Greggs Bakery Outlet
- Greggs the Bakers
- Spar
- Spar
- West end store
- + 127 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Arts at the Old Mill
- Arts at the Old Mill
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Butchers Arms
- Fairwater Conservative Club
- 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club
- Canton liberal club
- Cardiff West End Social Club
- + 45 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- Dusty Community Kitchen
- Emily's Cafe
- Heathcock
- Llanover Hall Arts Centre
- Moura
- + 151 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Golden Star
- The Posh Fish & Chip Company
- Wilson Road Fish Bar
- TSK Culverhouse Cross
- TSK Culverhouse Cross
- + 73 more
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Supermarkets
30 nearby- Farmfood Ltd
- Tesco
- The Co-operative Group
- The Co-operative Group
- The Co-operative Group
- + 25 more
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Area Profile: CF5 · Data under Open Government Licence