Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

MINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AS.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting115
Violence and sexual offences95
Vehicle crime60
Anti-social behaviour58
Public order45

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Paul Brothers1.0 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Tk Maxx0.4 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Tk Maxx0.4 km
  • + 79 more
local_bar

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

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
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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

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
fastfood

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