CF5 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cowbridge Road East, 0.4km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area W00008854 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWBRIDGE ROAD EAST, CF5 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWBRIDGE ROAD EAST, CF5 1BN.
324
41
£ 48,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1BN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1BN. The average age is 41.4. 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
Flat
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 156,333
Semi-Detached
£ 301,000
1 sales · Mean £ 301,000
Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1BN has low crime rates — 41 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Ely Shop0.5 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.5 km
- Ely Shop0.5 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.5 km
- Mr Croquewich0.4 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.7 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.7 km
- Clive Arms0.8 km
- Victoria Park0.6 km
- Clive Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
- Lucky Chef0.6 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
- Lucky Chef0.6 km
- Ansh0.4 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Manpo Takeaway0.6 km
- Racks&Bone0.5 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.6 km
- Racks&Bone0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Exotica0.8 km
- Exotica0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.4 km
- Fairwater1.0 km
- Ninian Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Windway Road0.0 km
- Windway Road0.1 km
- Ely Bridge0.1 km
- Ely Bridge0.2 km
- Victoria Park 50.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51BN · Data under Open Government Licence