CF5 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pencisely Road, 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 1DL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 97% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £777k. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area W00008886 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENCISELY ROAD, CF5 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENCISELY ROAD, CF5 1DL.
371
42
£ 48,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF5 1DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £777k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £777k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1DL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 680,000
1 sales · Mean £ 680,000
Semi-Detached
£ 701,500
2 sales · Mean £ 701,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1DL has low crime rates — 19 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
26 nearby- Llandaff Pharmacy0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Llandaff Pharmacy0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Mr Croquewich0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Llandaff Institute0.6 km
- The Black Lion0.5 km
- Llandaff Institute0.6 km
- The Black Lion0.5 km
- Clive Arms0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- A La Carte0.8 km
- Cardiff Met Students Union Llandaf Campus Centre0.8 km
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility)0.8 km
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium)0.8 km
- Jaspers Tea Rooms0.6 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.5 km
- Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.5 km
- Canton Chinese delight0.8 km
- Han Sing0.7 km
- Mint Curry0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Exotica0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Exotica0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.8 km
- Fairwater1.1 km
- Ninian Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pencisely Road0.1 km
- Pencisely Road0.1 km
- Palace Road0.2 km
- Palace Road0.2 km
- Caewel Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51DL · Data under Open Government Licence