CF23 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandringham Road, 0.2km 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 5BJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £556k. 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area W00009401 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDRINGHAM ROAD, CF23 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDRINGHAM ROAD, CF23 5BJ.
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43
£ 49,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF23 5BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CF23 5BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £556k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £556k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF23 5BJ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 512,000
3 sales · Mean £ 471,050
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF23 5BJ has low crime rates — 41 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
92 nearby- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.8 km
- Chopshop0.7 km
- Eastern European Food0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Spice of Life0.9 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.6 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.8 km
- The Royal George0.9 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.6 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
180 nearby- Ali Baba's0.7 km
- Chai Green0.8 km
- Costa1.0 km
- CHICKIES0.8 km
- DALCHINI RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY0.9 km
- + 175 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
90 nearby- Albany Fish Bar0.8 km
- Anatolian Grill0.9 km
- Bennys Chicken0.8 km
- Fahrenheit 4510.6 km
- Frankies0.9 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.8 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.6 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.7 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.5 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.6 km
- Cardiff Central2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Sch0.1 km
- Marlborough Sch0.1 km
- Roath Court Place0.2 km
- Roath Court Place0.2 km
- Marlborough Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235BJ · Data under Open Government Licence