Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

PWLLMELIN ROAD, CF5 2NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PWLLMELIN ROAD, CF5 2NL.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /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 2NL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF5 2NL combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£700k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £700k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.

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

CF5 2NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pwllmelin Road, 0.2km from Llandâf in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For serious buyers, CF5 2NL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k, down 3.4% 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 2NL are sourced from Output Area W00009194 (shared with 11 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 2NL. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 698,666

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

CF5 2NL has low crime rates — 19 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 offences34
Shoplifting16
Other theft7
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Brutons The Bakers0.9 km
  • Llandaff Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Londis Stores0.8 km
  • Plasmawr News0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Fairwater Pub0.9 km
  • Llandaff Institute1.0 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.7 km
  • The Black Lion0.9 km
  • Llandaff Institute1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • A La Carte0.4 km
  • Baxterstorey 5041 Cardiff Ty Oldfield0.5 km
  • Fairwater Café0.9 km
  • Jaspers Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • K.2 Coffee House & Caterers1.0 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Fairwater Balti0.3 km
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.9 km
  • Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Yummies0.9 km
  • Fairwater Balti0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater0.4 km
  • Waun-Gron Park1.0 km
  • Danescourt1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bishop of Llandaff0.0 km
  • Bishop of Llandaff0.1 km
  • Fairwater Rail Station0.1 km
  • Fairwater Rail Station0.2 km
  • Pwllmelin Road0.3 km