Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF5 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF5 1BF.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CF5 1BF is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

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

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area W00008896 (shared with 5 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 1BF. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

CF5 1BF has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences104
Vehicle crime48
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson25
Shoplifting25

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • St. Padarn's Institute1.0 km
  • St. Padarn's Institute1.0 km
  • Cinnamon Tree0.9 km
  • Fido0.9 km
  • The Danish Bakery/ Brod0.9 km
  • + 83 more
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Al Ponte0.9 km
  • Pontcanna Veg0.9 km
  • Sabroso0.9 km
  • Al Ponte0.9 km
  • Pontcanna Veg0.9 km
  • + 53 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Rock & Malt0.9 km
  • Rock & Malt0.9 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.9 km
  • Hot Pantry Limited0.9 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.9 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Halfway Pub0.8 km
  • The New Conway0.7 km
  • Halfway Pub0.8 km
  • The New Conway0.7 km
  • Admiral1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Exotica0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Exotica0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park1.1 km
  • Ninian Park1.3 km
  • Fairwater1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Clive Road0.1 km
  • Fern Street0.1 km
  • Romilly Place0.2 km
  • Thompsons Park0.3 km
  • Clive Road0.3 km