Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

LLANBEDR ROAD, CF5 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLANBEDR ROAD, CF5 3BU.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 3BU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CF5 3BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llanbedr Road, 0.7km from Fairwater in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For serious buyers, CF5 3BU is 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £333k. 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 3BU 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 3BU. 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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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

Terraced

£ 333,000

1 sales · Mean £ 333,000

Semi-Detached

£ 229,000

7 sales · Mean £ 223,214

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

Crime around CF5 3BU is moderate at 56 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 offences71
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour36
Drugs36
Public order30

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Balam Mini Market0.8 km
  • Ely Shop0.6 km
  • Family Choice Minimarket0.4 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.8 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.6 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Don Don YATAI0.8 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.4 km
  • Lucky Chef0.6 km
  • St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.5 km
  • Don Don YATAI0.8 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Crown Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Manpo Takeaway0.6 km
  • Racks&Bone0.6 km
  • Tasty Tucker0.9 km
  • Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater0.6 km
  • Waun-Gron Park0.7 km
  • Danescourt2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cartwright Lane0.2 km
  • Llangattock Road0.2 km
  • McLay Court0.2 km
  • The Fairwater0.2 km
  • The Fairwater0.3 km