CF5 3BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norbury Court, 0.7km from Fairwater in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.9% 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 3BH are sourced from Output Area W00009052 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORBURY COURT, CF5 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORBURY COURT, CF5 3BH.
204
59
£ 36,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 3BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, CF5 3BH is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 59). Property prices are trending down 23.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3BH. The average age is 59.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 118,500
8 sales · Mean £ 108,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 3BH is moderate at 59 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 Shop0.6 km
- Family Choice Minimarket0.5 km
- Greggs Bakery Outlet1.0 km
- Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ely Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.3 km
- Ely Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Don Don YATAI0.9 km
- Ely Bridge Centre0.4 km
- Lucky Chef0.5 km
- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.6 km
- Don Don YATAI0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Crown Fish Bar0.9 km
- Manpo Takeaway0.6 km
- Racks&Bone0.5 km
- Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Chicken Express1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater0.4 km
- Waun-Gron Park0.6 km
- Danescourt1.9 km
Bus Stops
- McLay Court0.1 km
- Norbury Road0.1 km
- Llangattock Road0.2 km
- The Fairwater0.3 km
- Cartwright Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53BH · Data under Open Government Licence