CF5 2JH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ely Road, 0.5km from Victoria Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For serious buyers, CF5 2JH is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 2JH are sourced from Output Area W00009205 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELY ROAD, CF5 2JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY ROAD, CF5 2JH.
323
45
£ 51,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 2JH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 2JH spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 2JH. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 386,000
6 sales · Mean £ 420,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 2JH has low crime rates — 20 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
22 nearby- Ely Shop0.9 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.9 km
- Ely Shop0.9 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.9 km
- Llandaff Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Ely Bridge Centre1.0 km
- Lucky Chef0.9 km
- Ely Bridge Centre1.0 km
- Lucky Chef0.9 km
- A La Carte0.6 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Manpo Takeaway1.0 km
- Racks&Bone0.9 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Manpo Takeaway1.0 km
- Racks&Bone0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Llandaff Institute0.7 km
- Llandaff Rowing Club0.9 km
- The Black Lion0.6 km
- Llandaff Institute0.7 km
- Llandaff Rowing Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park0.5 km
- Fairwater0.7 km
- Danescourt1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Insole Place0.1 km
- The Insole0.1 km
- Insole Shops0.1 km
- Bishops Walk0.2 km
- Caewel Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF52JH · Data under Open Government Licence