CF23 5BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandringham Road, 0.3km from Roath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF23, CF23 5BH offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k. 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 5BH are sourced from Output Area W00009401 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDRINGHAM ROAD, CF23 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDRINGHAM ROAD, CF23 5BH.
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43
£ 49,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF23 5BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CF23 5BH's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £505k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5BH. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 505,000
1 sales · Mean £ 505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF23 5BH has low crime rates — 49 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
84 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.7 km
- Chopshop0.6 km
- Eastern European Food0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Spice of Life0.8 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.7 km
- The Royal George0.8 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- Ali Baba's0.7 km
- Chai Green0.7 km
- CHICKIES0.7 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.8 km
- KBS Kebab House0.8 km
- + 163 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.7 km
- Anatolian Grill0.8 km
- Bennys Chicken0.7 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.6 km
- Frankies0.8 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Mayfair Guest House0.8 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.8 km
- Tanes Hotel0.7 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.7 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.4 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.6 km
- Cardiff Central2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Sch0.1 km
- Marlborough Sch0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.2 km
- Marlborough Road0.2 km
- Claude Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235BH · Data under Open Government Licence