CF23 5AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Gardens, 0.2km from Y Rhath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For families considering a move, CF23 5AB represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £446k, down 9.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF23 5AB are sourced from Output Area W00010159 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO GARDENS, CF23 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO GARDENS, CF23 5AB.
490
35
£ 49,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF23 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 35, CF23 5AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £446k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5AB. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,000
11 sales · Mean £ 403,681
Semi-Detached
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
Detached
£ 443,500
1 sales · Mean £ 443,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF23 5AB has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Poundland0.6 km
- Tk Maxx0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tk Maxx0.6 km
- FANCY LABELS LIMITED0.7 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.3 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Four Elms1.0 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.9 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Boulders Climbing Centre0.8 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Pausa Caffe0.6 km
- TGI Fridays0.6 km
- Boulders Climbing Centre0.8 km
- + 101 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Fahrenheit 4511.0 km
- Fahrenheit 4511.0 km
- Al-Ikhlas Centre0.8 km
- Al-Ikhlas Centre0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Mayfair Guest House0.7 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.7 km
- Tanes Hotel0.6 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.7 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street1.8 km
- Cathays1.9 km
- Cardiff Central2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Gardens0.2 km
- Waterloo Gardens0.2 km
- Amesbury Road0.3 km
- Blenhiem Road0.3 km
- Peugeot Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235AB · Data under Open Government Licence