CF5 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aubrey Avenue, 0.4km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For serious buyers, CF5 1AQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £474k, down 6.8% 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area W00008894 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AUBREY AVENUE, CF5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUBREY AVENUE, CF5 1AQ.
321
43
£ 48,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1AQ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF5 1AQ combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£474k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1AQ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
9 sales · Mean £ 428,055
Terraced
£ 339,000
2 sales · Mean £ 339,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1AQ has low crime rates — 32 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Ely Shop0.6 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
- Ely Shop0.6 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
- Mr Croquewich0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Black Lion0.9 km
- The Black Lion0.9 km
- Clive Arms0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Ely Bridge Centre0.8 km
- Lucky Chef0.6 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.8 km
- Lucky Chef0.6 km
- A La Carte0.9 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
- Racks&Bone0.6 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.7 km
- Racks&Bone0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Exotica0.8 km
- Exotica0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.3 km
- Fairwater0.9 km
- Ninian Park2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Windway Road0.2 km
- Ely Bridge0.2 km
- The Insole0.3 km
- Windway Road0.3 km
- Ely Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51AQ · Data under Open Government Licence