Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

RIVERSDALE, CF5 2QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSDALE, CF5 2QL.

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Population

455

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 2QL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF5 2QL is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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 down 26.8% year-on-year.

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

CF5 2QL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riversdale, 0.3km from Hailey Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For families considering a move, CF5 2QL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, down 26.8% 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 2QL are sourced from Output Area W00009191 (shared with 8 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 2QL. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 212,000

21 sales · Mean £ 202,254

Detached

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 416,666

Semi-Detached

£ 248,775

4 sales · Mean £ 243,637

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

CF5 2QL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order15

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Pwllmelin Stores0.8 km
  • Pwllmelin Stores0.8 km
  • College Stores1.0 km
  • College Stores1.0 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.8 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.8 km
  • Llandaff North Rugby Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.6 km
  • Llandaff North Rugby Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Baxterstorey 5041 Cardiff Ty Oldfield0.6 km
  • Baxterstorey 5041 Cardiff Ty Oldfield0.6 km
  • Lew's Coffee Shop @ The Hyb0.8 km
  • Lew's Coffee Shop @ The Hyb0.8 km
  • Aggie's Fusion Cafe0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Fairwater Balti0.8 km
  • Fairwater Balti0.8 km
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Dough Boys Desserts0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Danescourt0.3 km
  • Llandaf0.6 km
  • Fairwater1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Danescourt Rail Station0.2 km
  • Burne Jones Close0.2 km
  • Danescourt Rail Station0.2 km
  • Burne Jones Close0.3 km
  • Heol Urban0.3 km