CF5 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Canton in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 1AZ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area W00008864 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF5 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF5 1AZ.
306
39
£ 43,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1AZ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF5 1AZ's 58% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1AZ. The average age is 38.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 1AZ is moderate at 59 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
92 nearby- Centra Food Store0.7 km
- My Mums Store0.7 km
- Halal Bazaar Cardiff1.0 km
- My Mums Store0.7 km
- Cathedral Road Service Station0.9 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- Wyndham Street Pantry0.9 km
- Cegin Cafe1.0 km
- Cegin Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe Fresco0.1 km
- Dino's Breakfast0.1 km
- + 129 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Lansdowne Public House0.4 km
- The Lansdowne Public House0.4 km
- The Cricketers0.8 km
- Riverside Conservative Club0.9 km
- Riverside Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Canton Fishbar0.1 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.1 km
- Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd0.1 km
- Canton Fishbar0.1 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.1 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Courtfield Hotel0.7 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.7 km
- The Town House0.8 km
- Courtfield Hotel0.7 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.0 km
- Iceland0.0 km
- Canton food Center0.4 km
- Canton food Center0.4 km
- Exotica0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ninian Park0.7 km
- Waun-Gron Park1.8 km
- Cathays1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Canton Police Station0.0 km
- Canton Police Station0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Gray Lane0.1 km
- Glynne Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51AZ · Data under Open Government Licence