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.
SOUTHMINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHMINSTER ROAD, CF23 5AT.
327
39
£ 49,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CF235AT · Data under Open Government Licence