CF5 1RE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brecon Street, 0.3km from Canton in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Canton ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 1RE 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, down 5.0% 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 1RE are sourced from Output Area W00008863 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRECON STREET, CF5 1RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRECON STREET, CF5 1RE.
232
36
£ 43,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 1RE 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 1RE is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £334k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 1RE. The average age is 36.1. 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
£ 270,000
17 sales · Mean £ 279,151
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 1RE 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Atlas Stores0.7 km
- Canton Fruit Market0.3 km
- Santos Off Licence Ltd0.4 km
- The Coop0.4 km
- The Wholefood Shop0.1 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Lansdowne Public House0.5 km
- The Lansdowne Public House0.5 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- Canton Cross Vaults0.6 km
- Robin Hood0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Cafe Fresco0.3 km
- Dino's Breakfast0.4 km
- FFLOC0.4 km
- Lufkin Coffee Roasters0.2 km
- Cafe Fresco0.3 km
- + 127 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Canton Fishbar0.4 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.3 km
- Sicilian Pizza Cardiff Ltd0.3 km
- Canton Fishbar0.4 km
- Mowglis Indian takeaway0.3 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Courtfield Hotel1.0 km
- Courtfield Hotel1.0 km
- Lincoln House Hotel1.0 km
- Lincoln House Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Canton food Center0.8 km
- Canton food Center0.8 km
- Exotica0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ninian Park1.1 km
- Waun-Gron Park1.4 km
- Fairwater1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Romilly Place0.2 km
- Thompsons Park0.2 km
- Clive Road0.2 km
- Radnor Court0.2 km
- Clive Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF51RE · Data under Open Government Licence