CF5 3HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cadwgan Place, 0.6km from Fairwater in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 3HX represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3HX are sourced from Output Area W00009034 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CADWGAN PLACE, CF5 3HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CADWGAN PLACE, CF5 3HX.
304
42
£ 36,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 3HX spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3HX. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 3HX is moderate at 53 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Ely Shop0.8 km
- Family Choice Minimarket0.6 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.8 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Brutons The Bakers0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.3 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Ely Bridge Centre0.6 km
- Lucky Chef0.7 km
- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.6 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.6 km
- Lucky Chef0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Manpo Takeaway0.8 km
- Racks&Bone0.7 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.8 km
- Racks&Bone0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater0.3 km
- Waun-Gron Park0.7 km
- Danescourt1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Llangattock Road0.1 km
- McLay Court0.1 km
- Norbury Road0.2 km
- The Fairwater0.2 km
- The Fairwater0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53HX · Data under Open Government Licence