Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

WESTERN AVENUE, CF5 2BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN AVENUE, CF5 2BP.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 2BP 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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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF5 2BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £138k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.

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

CF5 2BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Western Avenue, 0.6km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.0% 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 2BP are sourced from Output Area W00009187 (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 2BP. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,000

8 sales · Mean £ 126,812

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

CF5 2BP has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Shoplifting16
Vehicle crime15
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • One Stop Stores0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Llandaff Institute0.3 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.8 km
  • The Black Lion0.2 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.3 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • A La Carte0.7 km
  • Cardiff Met Students Union Llandaf Campus Centre0.6 km
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility)0.6 km
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium)0.6 km
  • Jaspers Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.2 km
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.2 km
  • Han Sing1.0 km
  • Nishirath Kitchen1.0 km
  • Top Deck Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park0.9 km
  • Fairwater1.0 km
  • Danescourt1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cardiff Road0.1 km
  • Caewel Road0.1 km
  • Palace Road0.1 km
  • Western Avenue0.2 km
  • Caewel Road0.2 km