CF5 3AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norbury Avenue, 0.8km 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 3AY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, down 25.8% 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 3AY are sourced from Output Area W00009054 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORBURY AVENUE, CF5 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORBURY AVENUE, CF5 3AY.
330
45
£ 36,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
CF5 3AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3AY. The average age is 44.8. 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
£ 233,250
10 sales · Mean £ 249,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 3AY is moderate at 61 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
30 nearby- Balam Mini Market0.9 km
- Ely Shop0.5 km
- Family Choice Minimarket0.5 km
- Greggs Bakery Outlet1.0 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.4 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Don Don YATAI0.9 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.4 km
- Lucky Chef0.5 km
- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.7 km
- Don Don YATAI0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Crown Fish Bar0.9 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.6 km
- Racks&Bone0.5 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater0.5 km
- Waun-Gron Park0.5 km
- Danescourt1.9 km
Bus Stops
- McLay Court0.1 km
- Norbury Road0.1 km
- Llangattock Road0.2 km
- The Fairwater0.3 km
- Cartwright Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53AY · Data under Open Government Licence