Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

HIGHFIELDS, CF5 2QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELDS, CF5 2QA.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 2QA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF5 2QA combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£682k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £682k 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 2QA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfields, 0.5km from Llandaff North in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 2QA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £682k. 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 2QA are sourced from Output Area W00009213 (shared with 5 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 2QA. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

6 sales · Mean £ 461,750

Detached

£ 1,050,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000

Flat

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

CF5 2QA has low crime rates — 27 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 offences27
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Pwllmelin Stores0.7 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Pwllmelin Stores0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Llandaff Institute0.9 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.4 km
  • The Black Lion0.9 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.9 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • A La Carte0.6 km
  • Baxterstorey 5041 Cardiff Ty Oldfield0.1 km
  • Jaspers Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • K.2 Coffee House & Caterers0.9 km
  • La Creme Patisserie & Catering Company Ltd.0.9 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Fairwater Balti0.7 km
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.9 km
  • Fairwater Balti0.7 km
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.9 km
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Danescourt0.7 km
  • Fairwater0.9 km
  • Llandaf1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ysgol Pencae0.0 km
  • Radyr Court Road0.1 km
  • Gillian Road0.2 km
  • Gillian Road0.2 km
  • Bridge Road0.3 km