Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

LANSDOWNE ROAD, CF5 1JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANSDOWNE ROAD, CF5 1JU.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

319

cake
Avg Age

43

payments
Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

work
Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF5 1JU — age 43, 78% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

home £320,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, CF5 1JU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. 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 1JU are sourced from Output Area W00008870 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1JU. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 295,500

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

CF5 1JU has low crime rates — 39 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 offences97
Vehicle crime42
Shoplifting26
Public order25
Anti-social behaviour20

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Atlas Stores0.9 km
  • Canton Fruit Market0.7 km
  • Santos Off Licence Ltd0.8 km
  • The Coop0.8 km
  • The Wholefood Shop0.6 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Lansdowne Public House0.7 km
  • The Lansdowne Public House0.7 km
  • Canton liberal club0.9 km
  • Canton liberal club0.9 km
  • Clive Arms0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Cafe Fresco0.8 km
  • Dino's Breakfast0.8 km
  • FFLOC0.8 km
  • Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.7 km
  • Cafe Fresco0.8 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Canton Fishbar0.8 km
  • Mowglis Indian takeaway0.8 km
  • Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd0.8 km
  • Canton Fishbar0.8 km
  • Mowglis Indian takeaway0.8 km
  • + 21 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Exotica0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Exotica0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park0.9 km
  • Ninian Park1.3 km
  • Fairwater1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Park0.1 km
  • Wessex St0.1 km
  • Victoria Park0.1 km
  • Nesta Road0.1 km
  • Victoria Park 90.2 km