CF5 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mayfield Avenue, 0.3km 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 1AN offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, up 0.6% 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area W00008853 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD AVENUE, CF5 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD AVENUE, CF5 1AN.
285
39
£ 48,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CF5 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £425k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1AN. The average age is 39.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 395,000
12 sales · Mean £ 388,833
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1AN has low crime rates — 32 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
24 nearby- Ely Shop0.7 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.7 km
- Ely Shop0.7 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.7 km
- Mr Croquewich0.4 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
- Clive Arms0.7 km
- Victoria Park0.5 km
- Clive Arms0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Ely Bridge Centre0.8 km
- Lucky Chef0.7 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.8 km
- Lucky Chef0.7 km
- Ansh0.4 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Manpo Takeaway0.8 km
- Racks&Bone0.7 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.8 km
- Racks&Bone0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Exotica0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Exotica0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.4 km
- Fairwater1.0 km
- Ninian Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Windway Road0.1 km
- Windway Road0.1 km
- Ely Bridge0.2 km
- Victoria Park 50.3 km
- Ely Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51AN · Data under Open Government Licence