CF5 4TP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penmaen Walk, 0.4km from Michaelston-super-Ely in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Ely ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 4TP represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 5.5% 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 4TP are sourced from Output Area W00008989 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENMAEN WALK, CF5 4TP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENMAEN WALK, CF5 4TP.
319
47
£ 35,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 4TP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF5 4TP — age 47, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 4TP. The average age is 46.5. 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
£ 210,000
17 sales · Mean £ 213,970
Terraced
£ 197,500
6 sales · Mean £ 206,408
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 4TP has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- TK Maxx0.8 km
- TK Maxx0.8 km
- Grand Avenue Food Store0.8 km
- Grand Avenue Food Store0.8 km
- Glan Ely News0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ely Kebab House0.8 km
- Ely Kebab House0.8 km
- Copthorne Hotel0.6 km
- Copthorne Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Coopers Carvery0.5 km
- Coopers Carvery0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Man Sang Take Away0.5 km
- Queens Fish Bar0.8 km
- Man Sang Take Away0.5 km
- Queens Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park3.4 km
- Fairwater3.5 km
- Danescourt4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Llanover Rd0.1 km
- Llanover Road0.1 km
- Cowbridge Road0.2 km
- Llanover Rd0.2 km
- Cowbridge Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF54TP · Data under Open Government Licence