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.
WINDWAY ROAD, CF5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDWAY ROAD, CF5 1AJ.
348
40
£ 48,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: CF51AJ · Data under Open Government Licence