CF5 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pencisely Road, 0.4km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For serious buyers, CF5 1DR is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £857k, down 12.6% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area W00009205 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENCISELY ROAD, CF5 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENCISELY ROAD, CF5 1DR.
323
45
£ 51,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CF5 1DR's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £857k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £857k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1DR. The average age is 44.9. 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
£ 625,000
5 sales · Mean £ 689,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1DR has low crime rates — 22 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Racks&Bone1.0 km
- Racks&Bone1.0 km
- Canton Chinese delight0.9 km
- Han Sing0.7 km
- Mint Curry0.8 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- The Wholefood Shop1.0 km
- The Wholefood Shop1.0 km
- Mr Croquewich0.7 km
- Mr Croquewich0.7 km
- A & K Rees Family Butchers0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Lufkin Coffee Roasters1.0 km
- Lufkin Coffee Roasters1.0 km
- Ansh0.7 km
- Apollo pizza1.0 km
- Bloc Coffee LTD0.7 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clive Arms0.9 km
- Victoria Park0.8 km
- Clive Arms0.9 km
- Victoria Park0.8 km
- Llandaff Institute0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Exotica0.9 km
- Exotica0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.6 km
- Fairwater0.9 km
- Danescourt2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pencisely Road0.1 km
- Pencisely Road0.1 km
- Caewel Road0.2 km
- Caewel Road0.2 km
- The Insole0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51DR · Data under Open Government Licence