Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

COWBRIDGE ROAD EAST, CF5 1JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWBRIDGE ROAD EAST, CF5 1JN.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 1JN 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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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 44, CF5 1JN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CF5 1JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cowbridge Road East, 0.4km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For families considering a move, CF5 1JN represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1JN are sourced from Output Area W00008859 (shared with 7 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 1JN. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,500

2 sales · Mean £ 222,500

Flat

£ 100,000

2 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

CF5 1JN has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Vehicle crime44
Shoplifting26
Public order21
Anti-social behaviour20

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Atlas Stores1.0 km
  • Canton Fruit Market0.7 km
  • Santos Off Licence Ltd0.8 km
  • The Coop0.8 km
  • The Wholefood Shop0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Lansdowne Public House0.8 km
  • The Lansdowne Public House0.8 km
  • Canton liberal club0.9 km
  • The Romilly1.0 km
  • Canton liberal club0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Cafe Fresco0.8 km
  • Dino's Breakfast0.8 km
  • FFLOC0.8 km
  • Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.7 km
  • Cafe Fresco0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Canton Fishbar0.8 km
  • Mowglis Indian takeaway0.8 km
  • Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd0.8 km
  • Canton Fishbar0.8 km
  • Mowglis Indian takeaway0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Exotica0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Exotica0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park0.9 km
  • Ninian Park1.4 km
  • Fairwater1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Park0.1 km
  • Wessex St0.1 km
  • Victoria Park0.1 km
  • Nesta Road0.1 km
  • Victoria Park 20.1 km