Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

BEECHLEY DRIVE, CF5 3SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHLEY DRIVE, CF5 3SS.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

374

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CF5 3SS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in CF5 3SS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £231,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF5 3SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beechley Drive, 0.4km from Pentrebane in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF5 3SS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k. 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 3SS are sourced from Output Area W00009036 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3SS. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 219,500

5 sales · Mean £ 208,000

Semi-Detached

£ 159,000

3 sales · Mean £ 168,666

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

CF5 3SS has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences130
Anti-social behaviour74
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft13

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Brutons The Bakers0.8 km
  • Brutons The Bakers0.8 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Beechley Superstores0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Fairwater Pub0.8 km
  • The Fairwater Pub0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.6 km
  • St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.6 km
  • Dandelion Day Nursery0.9 km
  • Mr Coffi0.7 km
  • Dandelion Day Nursery0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fairwater Balti0.9 km
  • Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Yummies0.3 km
  • Fairwater Balti0.9 km
  • Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater1.2 km
  • Danescourt1.6 km
  • Waun-Gron Park1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechley Drive0.0 km
  • Orange Grove0.1 km
  • Pinehurst Road0.1 km
  • Pinehurst Road0.2 km
  • Broom Place0.2 km