CF5 1NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Road, 0.3km from Canton in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 1NY 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.1% 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 1NY are sourced from Output Area W00008877 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH ROAD, CF5 1NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, CF5 1NY.
315
37
£ 43,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1NY 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
CF5 1NY is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 32.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1NY. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 148,000
6 sales · Mean £ 149,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 1NY is moderate at 66 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
96 nearby- Centra Food Store0.5 km
- My Mums Store0.6 km
- Halal Bazaar Cardiff0.8 km
- My Mums Store0.6 km
- Shahan Halal Food Store0.9 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Wyndham Street Pantry0.7 km
- Cafe Fresco0.3 km
- Dino's Breakfast0.2 km
- FFLOC0.2 km
- Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.6 km
- + 127 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Lansdowne Public House0.4 km
- The Lansdowne Public House0.4 km
- Admiral0.1 km
- Canton Cross Vaults0.1 km
- Robin Hood0.4 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Canton Fishbar0.2 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.3 km
- Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd0.3 km
- Canton Fishbar0.2 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.3 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Exotica0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Exotica0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Courtfield Hotel0.7 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.7 km
- The Town House0.8 km
- Courtfield Hotel0.7 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ninian Park0.6 km
- Cardiff Central1.8 km
- Grangetown1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Canton Police Station0.1 km
- Gray Lane0.1 km
- Albert Street0.1 km
- Canton Police Station0.1 km
- Albert Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51NY · Data under Open Government Licence