CF5 4ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lon Y Ffin, 0.5km 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k. 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 4ST are sourced from Output Area W00009017 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LON Y FFIN, CF5 4ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LON Y FFIN, CF5 4ST.
246
49
£ 35,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 4ST spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £266k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 4ST. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 211,666
Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 4ST has low crime rates — 29 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- S & R Online Pilipino Food Supply0.9 km
- Grand Avenue Food Store0.2 km
- Greggs the Bakers0.7 km
- Grand Avenue Food Store0.2 km
- S & R Online Pilipino Food Supply0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ely Kebab House0.2 km
- Mintos0.7 km
- Ely Kebab House0.2 km
- Mintos0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- NISA Supermarket0.7 km
- NISA Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Cottage0.7 km
- Square Pizza & Chicken Shack0.7 km
- China Cottage0.7 km
- Square Pizza & Chicken Shack0.7 km
- Man Sang Take Away0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Coopers Carvery0.8 km
- Coopers Carvery0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park2.8 km
- Fairwater2.8 km
- Danescourt3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Mostyn Road0.2 km
- Penmark Rd0.2 km
- Sevenoaks Road0.3 km
- Western Cemetery0.3 km
- Sevenoaks Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF54ST · Data under Open Government Licence