CF23 5BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ty Gwyn Gardens, 0.6km from Penylan in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF23, CF23 5BF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £920k. 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 5BF are sourced from Output Area W00009410 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TY GWYN GARDENS, CF23 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TY GWYN GARDENS, CF23 5BF.
357
44
£ 47,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF23 5BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CF23 5BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £920k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £920k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5BF. The average age is 44.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 849,000
4 sales · Mean £ 834,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF23 5BF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Premier Express0.8 km
- Premier Express0.8 km
- Lady Mary Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Zak's Convenience Store0.8 km
- Lady Mary Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cardiff Metropolitan University Catering & Hospitality Services0.5 km
- Centro and Students Union Store0.5 km
- Cardiff Metropolitan University Catering & Hospitality Services0.5 km
- Centro and Students Union Store0.5 km
- Clubhouse Coffee0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heath High Level1.6 km
- Heath Low Level1.6 km
- Cathays2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ty Gwyn School0.1 km
- Ty Gwyn Sch0.1 km
- Ty Gwyn Rd0.1 km
- Cefn Coed Crescent0.2 km
- Queenwood Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235BF · Data under Open Government Licence