CF5 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Orchard Crescent, 0.4km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 1AR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area W00008893 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST ORCHARD CRESCENT, CF5 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ORCHARD CRESCENT, CF5 1AR.
348
40
£ 48,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF5 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1AR. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 535,000
11 sales · Mean £ 517,954
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1AR has low crime rates — 29 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 Shop0.7 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.7 km
- Ely Shop0.7 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.7 km
- Mr Croquewich0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.9 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.9 km
- Clive Arms0.9 km
- Victoria Park0.7 km
- Clive Arms0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Ely Bridge Centre0.9 km
- Lucky Chef0.7 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.9 km
- Lucky Chef0.7 km
- Ansh0.6 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Manpo Takeaway0.8 km
- Racks&Bone0.7 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.8 km
- Racks&Bone0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Exotica0.9 km
- Exotica0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.3 km
- Fairwater0.8 km
- Ninian Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Insole0.1 km
- Insole Shops0.2 km
- Insole Place0.3 km
- Bishops Walk0.3 km
- Waungron Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51AR · Data under Open Government Licence