Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF23 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF23 5AX.

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Population

272

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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 5AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF23 5AX — age 39, 39% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF23 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Y Rhath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF23 5AX is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area W00009404 (shared with 18 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 5AX. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around CF23 5AX is moderate at 53 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 offences102
Vehicle crime64
Anti-social behaviour49
Public order42
Shoplifting34

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • FANCY LABELS LIMITED0.6 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Tk Maxx0.6 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • + 59 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Four Elms0.8 km
  • Roath Conservative Club0.7 km
  • St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.2 km
  • St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.2 km
  • Old Illtydians Rfc1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

114 nearby
  • Rainbow of Hope0.7 km
  • Sphinx0.6 km
  • The South Kitchen0.6 km
  • Boulders Climbing Centre0.9 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • + 109 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • BAMBOO HOUSE0.5 km
  • Golden Cow0.7 km
  • Spice Fusion0.6 km
  • BAMBOO HOUSE0.5 km
  • Spice Fusion0.6 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street1.7 km
  • Cathays1.7 km
  • Cardiff Central2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Gardens0.1 km
  • Waterloo Gardens0.2 km
  • Timbers Square0.2 km
  • Timbers Square0.2 km
  • Stacey Road0.2 km