Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

SOUTHMINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHMINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AT.

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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 5AT 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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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CF23 5AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £502k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.

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

CF23 5AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southminster Road, 0.4km from Roath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF23, CF23 5AT offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £502k, down 4.9% 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 5AT 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 5AT. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 515,000

5 sales · Mean £ 512,000

Terraced

£ 430,000

11 sales · Mean £ 445,272

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF23 5AT has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Vehicle crime67
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order45
Shoplifting30

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Tk Maxx0.5 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Tk Maxx0.5 km
  • Albany Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 79 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.1 km
  • St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Claude Hotel0.7 km
  • The Globe0.9 km
  • Claude Hotel0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

114 nearby
  • Boulders Climbing Centre0.8 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Pausa Caffe0.5 km
  • TGI Fridays0.6 km
  • Boulders Climbing Centre0.8 km
  • + 109 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Fahrenheit 4511.0 km
  • Fahrenheit 4511.0 km
  • Baba's0.8 km
  • China Kitchen Chop Suey House0.7 km
  • iFeed / Box Burger / Phat Patty Burger Company / Deliver Roast / Amore Pasta House / Stay Home and Chill / Dutty Vegan / Desserts@108 / Shrub Grub0.9 km
  • + 61 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
  • Mayfair Guest House0.5 km
  • Tanes Hotel0.4 km
  • YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.5 km
  • Hotel One Hundred0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street1.6 km
  • Cathays1.8 km
  • Cardiff Central2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stacey Road0.1 km
  • Stacey Road0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • Timbers Square0.3 km
  • Fort Street0.3 km