CF23 5AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Axminster Road, 0.4km 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 5AR 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £433k. 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 5AR are sourced from Output Area W00009407 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AXMINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AXMINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AR.
327
39
£ 49,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF23 5AR 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF23 5AR — age 39, 95% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5AR. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 390,000
11 sales · Mean £ 413,045
Detached
£ 447,500
2 sales · Mean £ 447,500
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF23 5AR is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- FANCY LABELS LIMITED0.5 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tk Maxx0.5 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.7 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
- + 3 more
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, Cafe
116 nearby- Rainbow of Hope0.6 km
- Sphinx0.6 km
- The South Kitchen0.6 km
- Boulders Climbing Centre0.8 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- BAMBOO HOUSE0.5 km
- Golden Cow0.7 km
- Spice Fusion0.6 km
- BAMBOO HOUSE0.5 km
- Diamond Grill1.0 km
- + 61 more
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 Central2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stacey Road0.2 km
- Stacey Road0.2 km
- Waterloo Gardens0.3 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
- Timbers Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235AR · Data under Open Government Licence