Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

NORBURY AVENUE, CF5 3AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORBURY AVENUE, CF5 3AY.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour37
Drugs36
Vehicle crime35

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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