Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

ALDSWORTH ROAD, CF5 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDSWORTH ROAD, CF5 1AB.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 1AB 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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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.2% year-on-year.

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

CF5 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aldsworth Road, 0.6km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 19.2% 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 CF5 1AB are sourced from Output Area W00008893 (shared with 7 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 CF5 1AB. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.1%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 185,000

25 sales · Mean £ 192,702

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

CF5 1AB has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Vehicle crime44
Drugs36
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order25

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Ely Shop0.4 km
  • Family Choice Minimarket0.8 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.4 km
  • Ely Shop0.4 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ely Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
  • Ely Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
  • Victoria Park0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.5 km
  • Lucky Chef0.4 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.5 km
  • Lucky Chef0.4 km
  • Pasha Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Manpo Takeaway0.5 km
  • Racks&Bone0.4 km
  • Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Manpo Takeaway0.5 km
  • Racks&Bone0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park0.1 km
  • Fairwater0.7 km
  • Danescourt2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ely Road0.1 km
  • Ely Bridge0.1 km
  • Waungron Road0.2 km
  • Ely Bridge0.2 km
  • Waun-gron Park Rail Station0.3 km