CF5 3EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Fagans Road, 0.6km from Fairwater in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF5 3EY 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 3EY are sourced from Output Area W00009050 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST FAGANS ROAD, CF5 3EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST FAGANS ROAD, CF5 3EY.
306
36
£ 36,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 3EY 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 3EY 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 3EY. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
Semi-Detached
£ 276,000
1 sales · Mean £ 276,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 3EY has low crime rates — 40 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
26 nearby- Balam Mini Market1.0 km
- Family Choice Minimarket0.9 km
- Greggs Bakery Outlet1.0 km
- S & R Online Pilipino Food Supply0.9 km
- Spar0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Fairwater Pub0.6 km
- The Fairwater Pub0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.3 km
- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.3 km
- Dandelion Day Nursery0.4 km
- Mr Coffi0.5 km
- Dandelion Day Nursery0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Crown Fish Bar1.0 km
- Tasty Tucker1.0 km
- Chicken Express1.0 km
- Sun Wah1.0 km
- Chicken Express1.0 km
- + 9 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 Park1.5 km
- Danescourt2.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Fagans Rise0.0 km
- Fairways Crescent0.0 km
- Fairways Crescent0.0 km
- Forest View0.2 km
- Gorse Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53EY · Data under Open Government Licence