Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

REDCLIFFE AVENUE, CF5 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDCLIFFE AVENUE, CF5 1BQ.

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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 1BQ 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF5 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redcliffe 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 1BQ offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. 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 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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

Terraced

£ 315,000

10 sales · Mean £ 308,800

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

CF5 1BQ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences61
Vehicle crime45
Burglary17
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour16

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 Club0.9 km
  • Ely Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Clive Arms0.6 km
  • Victoria Park0.3 km
  • Clive Arms0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Ely Bridge Centre1.0 km
  • Lucky Chef0.8 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre1.0 km
  • Lucky Chef0.8 km
  • Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • + 35 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
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Exotica0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 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 10.2 km
  • Victoria Park 20.2 km
  • Victoria Park 90.2 km
  • Windway Road0.2 km