CF5 1QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glamorgan Street, 0.1km from Canton in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 1QS represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 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. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 9.5% 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 1QS are sourced from Output Area W00008871 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLAMORGAN STREET, CF5 1QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLAMORGAN STREET, CF5 1QS.
357
36
£ 43,900 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1QS 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 1QS is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1QS. The average age is 35.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 270,500
26 sales · Mean £ 276,775
Flat
£ 158,000
1 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1QS has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
82 nearby- Centra Food Store0.8 km
- My Mums Store0.9 km
- My Mums Store0.9 km
- Atlas Stores0.5 km
- Canton Fruit Market0.1 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Lansdowne Public House0.4 km
- The Lansdowne Public House0.4 km
- The Cricketers0.9 km
- The Cricketers0.9 km
- Admiral0.4 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Cafe Fresco0.1 km
- Dino's Breakfast0.1 km
- FFLOC0.1 km
- Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.3 km
- Cafe Fresco0.1 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Canton Fishbar0.1 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.1 km
- Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd0.1 km
- Canton Fishbar0.1 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.1 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Courtfield Hotel0.8 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.8 km
- The Town House0.9 km
- Courtfield Hotel0.8 km
- No 73 by Coffi Co0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Canton food Center0.5 km
- Canton food Center0.5 km
- Exotica0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ninian Park0.9 km
- Waun-Gron Park1.6 km
- Cathays2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Radnor Court0.1 km
- Radnor Court0.1 km
- Canton Police Station0.2 km
- Carmarthen Street0.2 km
- Glynne Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51QS · Data under Open Government Licence