CF5 6LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Le Sor Hill, 0.2km from Peterston-super-Ely in Vale of Glamorgan. Administratively it sits within Peterston-super-Ely ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For serious buyers, CF5 6LW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, up 8.2% 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 6LW are sourced from Output Area W00005881 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE SOR HILL, CF5 6LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE SOR HILL, CF5 6LW.
173
51
£ 49,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 6LW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 6LW spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £336k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 6LW. The average age is 51.0. 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: 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
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 274,000
Detached
£ 345,000
9 sales · Mean £ 335,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 6LW has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Village Store & Post Office0.2 km
- Village Store & Post Office0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Horseshoes Inn0.2 km
- The Three Horseshoes Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater6.3 km
- Radyr6.5 km
- Waun-Gron Park6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Three Horseshoes0.2 km
- Three Horseshoes0.2 km
- White Bridge0.4 km
- White Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF56LW · Data under Open Government Licence