CF5 3AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Fagans Road, 0.5km from Fairwater in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 3AG offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £364k. 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 3AG are sourced from Output Area W00009034 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST FAGANS ROAD, CF5 3AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST FAGANS ROAD, CF5 3AG.
304
42
£ 36,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF5 3AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3AG. The average age is 42.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
5 sales · Mean £ 324,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 3AG is moderate at 62 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Balam Mini Market0.9 km
- Ely Shop0.7 km
- Family Choice Minimarket0.6 km
- Greggs Bakery Outlet1.0 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.7 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.2 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Don Don YATAI1.0 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.6 km
- Lucky Chef0.7 km
- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.5 km
- Don Don YATAI1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Crown Fish Bar1.0 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.8 km
- Racks&Bone0.7 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater0.5 km
- Waun-Gron Park0.7 km
- Danescourt1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Llangattock Road0.1 km
- The Fairwater0.1 km
- McLay Court0.2 km
- The Fairwater0.2 km
- Cartwright Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53AG · Data under Open Government Licence