CF23 5BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkland Court, 0.6km from Roath in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Penylan ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF23 5BA offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area W00009398 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKLAND COURT, CF23 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKLAND COURT, CF23 5BA.
273
33
£ 49,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF23 5BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF23 5BA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 79% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5BA. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF23 5BA is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.6 km
- Chopshop0.5 km
- Eastern European Food0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Spice of Life0.6 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.5 km
- The Royal George0.7 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd1.0 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
184 nearby- Ali Baba's0.5 km
- Chai Green0.6 km
- CHICKIES0.6 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.6 km
- KBS Kebab House0.7 km
- + 179 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.5 km
- Anatolian Grill0.6 km
- Bennys Chicken0.6 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.5 km
- Frankies0.6 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.8 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.8 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.9 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.9 km
- Tanes Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.3 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.6 km
- Heath Low Level2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Penylan Library0.0 km
- Penylan Library0.0 km
- Pen-Y-Lan Road0.1 km
- Roath Park Library0.1 km
- Wellfield Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235BA · Data under Open Government Licence