CF5 1QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pembroke Road, 0.3km from Canton in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 1QR represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, up 8.2% 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 1QR are sourced from Output Area W00008860 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEMBROKE ROAD, CF5 1QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEMBROKE ROAD, CF5 1QR.
250
40
£ 43,900 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1QR 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 1QR is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £333k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1QR. The average age is 40.3. 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
Terraced
£ 300,377
24 sales · Mean £ 295,150
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 1QR is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Riverside Local Grocery and off License Store0.9 km
- Riverside Local Grocery and off License Store0.9 km
- Atlas Stores0.7 km
- Canton Fruit Market0.3 km
- Santos Off Licence Ltd0.4 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Courtfield Hotel0.8 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.9 km
- The Town House0.9 km
- Courtfield Hotel0.8 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Cricketers0.9 km
- The Cricketers0.9 km
- The Lansdowne Public House0.6 km
- The Lansdowne Public House0.6 km
- Admiral0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Elgano Hotel0.9 km
- Elgano Hotel0.9 km
- Cafe Fresco0.3 km
- Dino's Breakfast0.4 km
- FFLOC0.4 km
- + 127 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Canton Fishbar0.3 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.3 km
- Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd0.3 km
- Canton Fishbar0.3 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Canton food Center0.7 km
- Canton food Center0.7 km
- Exotica0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ninian Park1.1 km
- Waun-Gron Park1.5 km
- Fairwater2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Suffolk House0.1 km
- Thompsons Park0.1 km
- Romilly Place0.2 km
- Suffolk House0.2 km
- Romilly Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51QR · Data under Open Government Licence