CF23 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trafalgar Road, 0.2km from Y Rhath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For families considering a move, CF23 5BQ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k. 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area W00009403 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAFALGAR ROAD, CF23 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFALGAR ROAD, CF23 5BQ.
338
37
£ 49,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF23 5BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CF23 5BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £339k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5BQ. The average age is 37.1. 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
£ 357,500
6 sales · Mean £ 357,916
Semi-Detached
£ 338,000
1 sales · Mean £ 338,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF23 5BQ has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- FANCY LABELS LIMITED0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Sweetbox0.9 km
- Nawroz Market1.0 km
- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd1.0 km
- + 87 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.5 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.7 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.5 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Four Elms0.7 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.7 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.9 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
154 nearby- Conspiracy Lounge, Cardiff0.9 km
- Lilo Grill1.0 km
- Rainbow of Hope0.7 km
- Shaam Nights0.9 km
- Snap Dragon0.9 km
- + 149 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- BAMBOO HOUSE0.6 km
- Golden Cow0.7 km
- Khan's0.9 km
- Mr Pizzas1.0 km
- Noodlez0.9 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.6 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.6 km
- Cardiff Central2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Gardens0.1 km
- Waterloo Gardens0.1 km
- Timbers Square0.1 km
- Timbers Square0.1 km
- Roath Court Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235BQ · Data under Open Government Licence