Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

PROSPECT DRIVE, CF5 2HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT DRIVE, CF5 2HL.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 2HL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF5 2HL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £577k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £577k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF5 2HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prospect Drive, 0.2km from Llandaff in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 2HL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k. 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 2HL are sourced from Output Area W00009186 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 2HL. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 521,000

4 sales · Mean £ 484,794

Detached

£ 401,000

1 sales · Mean £ 401,000

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

CF5 2HL has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Shoplifting13
Other theft12
Vehicle crime6
Burglary6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Brutons The Bakers1.0 km
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Pwllmelin Stores0.7 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.7 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.6 km
  • The Black Lion0.6 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • A La Carte0.2 km
  • Baxterstorey 5041 Cardiff Ty Oldfield0.6 km
  • Jaspers Tea Rooms0.7 km
  • K.2 Coffee House & Caterers0.6 km
  • La Creme Patisserie & Catering Company Ltd.0.6 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fairwater Balti0.7 km
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.6 km
  • Fairwater Balti0.7 km
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater0.4 km
  • Waun-Gron Park0.7 km
  • Danescourt1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rookwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Llandaff Chase0.1 km
  • Rookwood Hospital0.3 km
  • Fairwater Rail Station0.4 km
  • Bishop of Llandaff0.4 km