Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

GRAND AVENUE, CF5 4QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAND AVENUE, CF5 4QJ.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 4QJ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £178k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 28.5% year-on-year.

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

CF5 4QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grand Avenue, 0.3km from Michaelston-super-Ely in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Ely ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 28.5% 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 4QJ are sourced from Output Area W00009017 (shared with 6 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 4QJ. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

5 sales · Mean £ 173,590

Flat

£ 111,000

3 sales · Mean £ 113,316

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

CF5 4QJ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences66
Public order23
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson17
Other crime9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Grand Avenue Food Store0.2 km
  • Greggs the Bakers0.8 km
  • Grand Avenue Food Store0.2 km
  • Greggs the Bakers0.8 km
  • Glan Ely News0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Ely Kebab House0.2 km
  • Mintos0.8 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.2 km
  • Mintos0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • NISA Supermarket0.8 km
  • NISA Supermarket0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Cottage0.8 km
  • Square Pizza & Chicken Shack0.8 km
  • China Cottage0.8 km
  • Square Pizza & Chicken Shack0.8 km
  • Man Sang Take Away0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Coopers Carvery0.7 km
  • Coopers Carvery0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park2.9 km
  • Fairwater2.9 km
  • Danescourt4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Western Cemetery0.1 km
  • Penmark Rd0.2 km
  • Western Cemetery0.2 km
  • Mostyn Road0.2 km
  • Deere Road0.3 km