CF5 9BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
The people who live in CF5 9BB are typical of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9BB are sourced from Output Area W00010556 (shared with 285 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF5 9BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF5 9BB.
217
28
£ 43,900 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 9BB 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
High employment, young population. CF5 9BB combines 79% economic activity with a 28-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 9BB. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 9BB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Ely Shop0.6 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
- Ely Shop0.6 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
- Mr Croquewich0.5 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.7 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.7 km
- Clive Arms0.7 km
- Victoria Park0.5 km
- Clive Arms0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Ely Bridge Centre0.8 km
- Lucky Chef0.6 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.8 km
- Lucky Chef0.6 km
- Ansh0.3 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
- Racks&Bone0.6 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
- Racks&Bone0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Exotica0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Exotica0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.5 km
- Fairwater1.1 km
- Ninian Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Windway Road0.0 km
- Windway Road0.1 km
- Ely Bridge0.2 km
- Victoria Park 50.2 km
- Ely Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF59BB · Data under Open Government Licence