Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

WINDWAY ROAD, CF5 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDWAY ROAD, CF5 1AG.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF5 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF5 1AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £348k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.

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

CF5 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windway Road, 0.4km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For serious buyers, CF5 1AG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, up 6.1% 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 CF5 1AG are sourced from Output Area W00008894 (shared with 4 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 CF5 1AG. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 337,000

13 sales · Mean £ 316,646

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

5 sales · Mean £ 330,700

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

CF5 1AG has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime42
Violence and sexual offences38
Public order21
Anti-social behaviour19
Shoplifting19

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Ely Shop0.6 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
  • Ely Shop0.6 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
  • Mr Croquewich0.3 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Ely Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Ely Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Black Lion0.9 km
  • The Black Lion0.9 km
  • Clive Arms0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky Chef0.6 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky Chef0.6 km
  • A La Carte0.9 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
  • Racks&Bone0.6 km
  • Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
  • Racks&Bone0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Exotica0.9 km
  • Exotica0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park0.3 km
  • Fairwater0.9 km
  • Ninian Park2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ely Bridge0.2 km
  • Windway Road0.2 km
  • Ely Bridge0.2 km
  • Windway Road0.3 km
  • The Insole0.3 km