Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

GRANVILLE AVENUE, CF5 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE AVENUE, CF5 1BW.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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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.

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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

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Vehicle crime42
Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft17
Shoplifting17
Public order15

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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