Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

WINDWAY ROAD, CF5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AJ 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 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF5 1AJ 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.

For families considering a move, CF5 1AJ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 1AJ 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 1AJ. 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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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

Flat

£ 209,975

4 sales · Mean £ 206,237

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

CF5 1AJ has low crime rates — 28 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 crime38
Violence and sexual offences35
Public order20
Shoplifting19
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
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.9 km
  • The Black Lion0.8 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky Chef0.6 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky Chef0.6 km
  • A La Carte0.8 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
  • Racks&Bone0.6 km
  • Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
  • Racks&Bone0.6 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park0.2 km
  • Fairwater0.7 km
  • Danescourt2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Insole Shops0.1 km
  • The Insole0.2 km
  • Waungron Road0.2 km
  • Bishops Walk0.2 km
  • Ely Road0.2 km