CF5 3ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Fairwater in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF5 3ET is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3ET are sourced from Output Area W00009050 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF5 3ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF5 3ET.
306
36
£ 36,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 3ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF5 3ET has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3ET. The average age is 36.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 3ET has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Balam Mini Market0.7 km
- Family Choice Minimarket0.7 km
- Greggs Bakery Outlet0.7 km
- S & R Online Pilipino Food Supply0.7 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Fairwater Pub0.6 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Ely Bridge Centre1.0 km
- Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church)0.8 km
- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.4 km
- Ely Bridge Centre1.0 km
- Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church)0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Crown Fish Bar0.7 km
- Tasty Tucker0.7 km
- Chicken Express0.7 km
- Sun Wah0.7 km
- Yummies1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater1.2 km
- Waun-Gron Park1.4 km
- Danescourt2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Landwade Close0.1 km
- Landwade Close0.1 km
- Fairways Crescent0.2 km
- Fairways Crescent0.2 km
- St Fagans Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53ET · Data under Open Government Licence