Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

BUTLEIGH AVENUE, CF5 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTLEIGH AVENUE, CF5 1BY.

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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 1BY 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 1BY combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£663k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £663k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.

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

CF5 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Butleigh 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 1BY offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £663k, down 5.2% 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 1BY 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 1BY. 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

£ 510,000

2 sales · Mean £ 510,000

Detached

£ 675,000

3 sales · Mean £ 628,333

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

CF5 1BY has low crime rates — 26 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 crime37
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting17
Other theft15
Public order14

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Ely Shop0.9 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.9 km
  • Ely Shop0.9 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.9 km
  • A & K Rees Family Butchers0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Ely Bridge Centre1.0 km
  • Lucky Chef0.9 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre1.0 km
  • Lucky Chef0.9 km
  • Ansh0.6 km
  • + 49 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
  • Clive Arms0.9 km
  • Victoria Park0.7 km
  • Clive Arms0.9 km
  • Victoria Park0.7 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Exotica0.8 km
  • Exotica0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park0.5 km
  • Fairwater0.9 km
  • Ninian Park2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Insole0.1 km
  • Pencisely Road0.2 km
  • Insole Shops0.2 km
  • Pencisely Road0.3 km
  • Insole Place0.3 km