Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

VICTORIA MEWS, CF5 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA MEWS, CF5 1AT.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF5 1AT — age 39, 83% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

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

CF5 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Mews, 0.3km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For families considering a move, CF5 1AT represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.6% 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area W00008853 (shared with 8 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 1AT. 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

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 122,500

16 sales · Mean £ 121,059

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

CF5 1AT has low crime rates — 30 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 offences55
Vehicle crime45
Burglary16
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour11

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Ely Shop0.8 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.8 km
  • Ely Shop0.8 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.8 km
  • The Wholefood Shop0.8 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ely Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Ely Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Clive Arms0.5 km
  • Victoria Park0.3 km
  • Clive Arms0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Lucky Chef0.8 km
  • Lucky Chef0.8 km
  • Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • Ansh0.2 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Manpo Takeaway0.9 km
  • Racks&Bone0.8 km
  • Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Manpo Takeaway0.9 km
  • Racks&Bone0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Exotica0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Exotica0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park0.6 km
  • Fairwater1.2 km
  • Ninian Park1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Park 50.1 km
  • Victoria Park 10.1 km
  • Victoria Park 20.1 km
  • Victoria Park 90.1 km
  • Victoria Park0.2 km