Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

WINDWAY ROAD, CF5 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDWAY ROAD, CF5 1AH.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 1AH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF5 1AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £600k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CF5 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windway Road, 0.5km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 1AH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k. 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area W00008894 (shared with 4 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 1AH. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

Terraced

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

CF5 1AH has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime44
Violence and sexual offences35
Shoplifting21
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Ely Shop0.6 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
  • Ely Shop0.6 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
  • Mr Croquewich0.3 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Llandaff Institute1.0 km
  • The Black Lion0.8 km
  • Llandaff Institute1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky Chef0.6 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky Chef0.6 km
  • A La Carte0.8 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
  • Racks&Bone0.6 km
  • Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
  • Racks&Bone0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Exotica1.0 km
  • Exotica1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Insole Shops0.2 km
  • The Insole0.2 km
  • Waungron Road0.2 km
  • Ely Road0.2 km
  • Ely Bridge0.3 km