Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CLIVE ROAD, CF5 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIVE ROAD, CF5 1HJ.

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Population

252

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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 1HJ 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CF5 1HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.3% year-on-year.

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

CF5 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clive Road, 0.4km from Canton in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For families considering a move, CF5 1HJ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, down 21.3% year-on-year. 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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area W00008866 (shared with 7 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 1HJ. 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 / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 235,000

19 sales · Mean £ 230,836

Flat

£ 187,500

2 sales · Mean £ 187,500

Semi-Detached

£ 337,000

3 sales · Mean £ 329,000

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

CF5 1HJ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences116
Vehicle crime59
Shoplifting35
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson32

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Atlas Stores0.7 km
  • Canton Fruit Market0.4 km
  • Santos Off Licence Ltd0.5 km
  • The Coop0.5 km
  • The Wholefood Shop0.2 km
  • + 65 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Lansdowne Public House0.5 km
  • The Lansdowne Public House0.5 km
  • Admiral0.8 km
  • Canton Cross Vaults0.7 km
  • Robin Hood0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

116 nearby
  • Cafe Fresco0.4 km
  • Dino's Breakfast0.5 km
  • FFLOC0.5 km
  • Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.3 km
  • Cafe Fresco0.4 km
  • + 111 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Canton Fishbar0.5 km
  • Mowglis Indian takeaway0.4 km
  • Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd0.4 km
  • Canton Fishbar0.5 km
  • Mowglis Indian takeaway0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Canton food Center0.9 km
  • Canton food Center0.9 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Exotica0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ninian Park1.1 km
  • Waun-Gron Park1.2 km
  • Fairwater1.8 km

Bus Stops

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