COWBRIDGE ROAD EAST, CF5 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

For families considering a move, CF5 1BL represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area W00008853 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.