CF23 5BL 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 5BL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k. 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area W00009401 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDRINGHAM ROAD, CF23 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDRINGHAM ROAD, CF23 5BL.
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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 5BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CF23 5BL's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £660k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £660k 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 5BL. 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
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
Terraced
£ 553,000
3 sales · Mean £ 571,000
Flat
£ 259,700
1 sales · Mean £ 259,700
Detached
£ 520,000
1 sales · Mean £ 520,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF23 5BL 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
88 nearby- FANCY LABELS LIMITED0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Sweetbox1.0 km
- Nawroz Market1.0 km
- Ania-polski Sklep Ltd0.9 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.5 km
- Hotel One Hundred0.8 km
- YMCA Ambassador Hotel0.5 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.6 km
- Mayfair Guest House0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Four Elms0.8 km
- Roath Conservative Club0.7 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Andrew Buchan0.9 km
- St Peters Rugby Football Club Ltd0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- Conspiracy Lounge, Cardiff1.0 km
- Lilo Grill1.0 km
- Rainbow of Hope0.7 km
- Shaam Nights1.0 km
- Snap Dragon1.0 km
- + 153 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- BAMBOO HOUSE0.7 km
- Golden Cow0.8 km
- Khan's1.0 km
- Mr Pizzas1.0 km
- Noodlez1.0 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cathays1.6 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.6 km
- Cardiff Central2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Gardens0.1 km
- Waterloo Gardens0.1 km
- Timbers Square0.2 km
- Timbers Square0.2 km
- Roath Court Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF235BL · Data under Open Government Licence