Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

STURMINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STURMINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AQ.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF23 5AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF23 5AQ — age 39, 95% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF23 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sturminster Road, 0.3km from Y Rhath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF23, CF23 5AQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 29.3% 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 5AQ are sourced from Output Area W00009407 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5AQ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 260,000

4 sales · Mean £ 249,312

Terraced

£ 384,250

6 sales · Mean £ 347,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF23 5AQ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Vehicle crime55
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order40
Shoplifting38

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • FANCY LABELS LIMITED0.6 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Tk Maxx0.5 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
  • Hotel One Hundred0.8 km
  • YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
  • Mayfair Guest House0.6 km
  • Mayfair Guest House0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Four Elms0.8 km
  • Roath Conservative Club0.7 km
  • St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.1 km
  • St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Claude Hotel0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

112 nearby
  • Rainbow of Hope0.7 km
  • Sphinx0.6 km
  • The South Kitchen0.6 km
  • Boulders Climbing Centre0.8 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • + 107 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • BAMBOO HOUSE0.5 km
  • Golden Cow0.7 km
  • Spice Fusion0.6 km
  • BAMBOO HOUSE0.5 km
  • Spice Fusion0.6 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street1.7 km
  • Cathays1.8 km
  • Cardiff Central2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Gardens0.2 km
  • Stacey Road0.2 km
  • Waterloo Gardens0.2 km
  • Stacey Road0.3 km
  • Timbers Square0.3 km