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.
BUTLEIGH AVENUE, CF5 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTLEIGH AVENUE, CF5 1BY.
299
45
£ 48,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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- Clive Arms0.9 km
- Victoria Park0.7 km
- Clive Arms0.9 km
- Victoria Park0.7 km
- Llandaff Institute0.8 km
- + 3 more
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
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Postcode Profile: CF51BY · Data under Open Government Licence