CF5 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Granville Avenue, 0.2km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For serious buyers, CF5 1BW is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area W00008890 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANVILLE AVENUE, CF5 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE AVENUE, CF5 1BW.
299
45
£ 48,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1BW 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF5 1BW combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1BW. The average age is 44.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 472,500
4 sales · Mean £ 498,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1BW has low crime rates — 24 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
30 nearby- Ely Shop0.9 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.9 km
- Ely Shop0.9 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.9 km
- Llandaff Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Lucky Chef0.9 km
- Lucky Chef0.9 km
- A La Carte0.9 km
- Jaspers Tea Rooms0.9 km
- K.2 Coffee House & Caterers0.8 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Manpo Takeaway1.0 km
- Racks&Bone0.9 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Manpo Takeaway1.0 km
- Racks&Bone0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Llandaff Institute0.9 km
- The Black Lion0.7 km
- Llandaff Institute0.9 km
- The Black Lion0.7 km
- Clive Arms0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Exotica0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Exotica0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.5 km
- Fairwater1.0 km
- Ninian Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Insole0.3 km
- Pencisely Road0.3 km
- Pencisely Road0.3 km
- Ashcroft Crescent0.3 km
- Insole Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51BW · Data under Open Government Licence