Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

ELY ROAD, CF5 2JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY ROAD, CF5 2JG.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 2JG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 60, 69% owned. CF5 2JG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £570k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 468.9% year-on-year.

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

CF5 2JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ely Road, 0.7km from Llandâf in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k, up 468.9% 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 2JG are sourced from Output Area W00009197 (shared with 20 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 2JG. The average age is 60.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 215,000

7 sales · Mean £ 230,357

Detached

£ 1,450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,266,650

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Flat

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

CF5 2JG has low crime rates — 34 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 offences31
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime12
Burglary12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Mr Croquewich1.0 km
  • Mr Croquewich1.0 km
  • One Stop Stores0.9 km
  • One Stop Stores0.9 km
  • Gopuff1.0 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Llandaff Institute0.3 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.7 km
  • The Black Lion0.1 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.3 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • A La Carte0.5 km
  • Baxterstorey 5041 Cardiff Ty Oldfield0.8 km
  • Cardiff Met Students Union Llandaf Campus Centre0.7 km
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility)0.7 km
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium)0.7 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.2 km
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater0.9 km
  • Waun-Gron Park0.9 km
  • Danescourt1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Lion0.2 km
  • Caewel Road0.2 km
  • Black Lion0.2 km
  • Caewel Road0.2 km
  • Rookwood Hospital0.3 km