CF23 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Minster Road, 0.5km from Y Rhath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF23, CF23 5AS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, down 33.4% 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 CF23 5AS are sourced from Output Area W00009407 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AS.
327
39
£ 49,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF23 5AS 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. CF23 5AS spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 33.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5AS. The average age is 39.2. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,500
6 sales · Mean £ 333,621
Semi-Detached
£ 316,000
1 sales · Mean £ 316,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF23 5AS is moderate at 58 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
84 nearby- Paul Brothers1.0 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Tk Maxx0.4 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Tk Maxx0.4 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.1 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.1 km
- The Four Elms0.8 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.6 km
- Old Illtydians Rfc0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Boulders Climbing Centre0.7 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Pausa Caffe0.4 km
- TGI Fridays0.5 km
- Boulders Climbing Centre0.7 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Iceland @ The Range0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
- Tanes Hotel0.5 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Al-Ikhlas Centre0.5 km
- J&M1.0 km
- Al-Ikhlas Centre0.5 km
- J&M1.0 km
- BAMBOO HOUSE0.4 km
- + 59 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street1.7 km
- Cathays1.9 km
- Cardiff Central2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stacey Road0.2 km
- Royal Oak0.2 km
- Stacey Road0.2 km
- Fort Street0.2 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235AS · Data under Open Government Licence