Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

MCCALE AVENUE, CF5 3HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MCCALE AVENUE, CF5 3HY.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 3HY spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.

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

CF5 3HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mccale Avenue, 0.5km from Fairwater in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 11.2% 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 3HY are sourced from Output Area W00009034 (shared with 9 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 3HY. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 198,700

8 sales · Mean £ 207,550

Terraced

£ 272,500

2 sales · Mean £ 272,500

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

Crime around CF5 3HY is moderate at 54 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 offences67
Shoplifting39
Drugs33
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime18

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Ely Shop0.8 km
  • Family Choice Minimarket0.6 km
  • Riverside Minimarket0.8 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Brutons The Bakers0.2 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Fairwater Pub0.2 km
  • Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Fairwater Pub0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky Chef0.8 km
  • St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.5 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky Chef0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Manpo Takeaway0.9 km
  • Racks&Bone0.8 km
  • Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Manpo Takeaway0.9 km
  • Racks&Bone0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater0.4 km
  • Waun-Gron Park0.8 km
  • Danescourt1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Llangattock Road0.1 km
  • The Fairwater0.1 km
  • The Fairwater0.1 km
  • Fairwater Health Centre0.2 km
  • McLay Court0.2 km