CF5 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Romilly Road, 0.4km from Canton in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 1AY represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00008855 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMILLY ROAD, CF5 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMILLY ROAD, CF5 1AY.
308
52
£ 43,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1AY 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 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1AY. The average age is 51.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 1AY is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Riverside Local Grocery and off License Store0.9 km
- Riverside Local Grocery and off License Store0.9 km
- Emily LG Bakes0.2 km
- Khione Deli0.5 km
- Little Green Stores0.5 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Courtfield Hotel0.7 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.8 km
- The Town House0.8 km
- Courtfield Hotel0.7 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Cricketers0.8 km
- The Cricketers0.8 km
- Canton liberal club0.5 km
- The Romilly0.2 km
- Canton liberal club0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Elgano Hotel0.9 km
- Sport Wales National Centre1.0 km
- The Pontcanna Inn0.9 km
- Elgano Hotel0.9 km
- Sport Wales National Centre1.0 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Exotica0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Exotica0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Canton Chinese delight0.6 km
- Han Sing0.8 km
- Mint Curry0.6 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ninian Park1.1 km
- Waun-Gron Park1.6 km
- Cathays2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Suffolk House0.0 km
- Suffolk House0.1 km
- Romilly Road0.1 km
- Greenfield Avenue0.2 km
- Thompsons Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51AY · Data under Open Government Licence