Area Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF5 postcode area.

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Population

68,516

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,864 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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
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Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club
  • Canton liberal club
  • Cardiff West End Social Club
  • Clive Arms
  • Coopers Carvery
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

156 nearby
  • FFLOC
  • Gathering Ground
  • Green Lounge Cardiff Ltd
  • Hard Lines
  • Jaspers Tea Rooms
  • + 151 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • The Posh Fish & Chip Company
  • Wilson Road Fish Bar
  • Caerau Fish Bar
  • Caerau Fish Bar
  • Golden Star
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Farmfood Ltd
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative Group
  • The Co-operative Group
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Arts at the Old Mill
  • Arts at the Old Mill