CF5 3NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Amethyst 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 3NS is 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. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 4.3% 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 3NS are sourced from Output Area W00009064 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMETHYST ROAD, CF5 3NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMETHYST ROAD, CF5 3NS.
306
40
£ 36,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 3NS 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 3NS is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3NS. The average age is 40.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 203,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 3NS has low crime rates — 27 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- Spar0.9 km
- Brutons The Bakers0.9 km
- Brutons The Bakers0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Beechley Superstores0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
- The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.9 km
- St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens0.9 km
- Mr Coffi0.9 km
- Mr Coffi0.9 km
- Fairwater Café0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Fairwater Balti0.6 km
- Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.2 km
- Yummies0.3 km
- Fairwater Balti0.6 km
- Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater1.0 km
- Danescourt1.2 km
- Llandaf1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bracken Place0.1 km
- Bracken Place0.1 km
- Ysgol Plasmawr0.2 km
- Cosheston Close0.2 km
- Waterhall Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53NS · Data under Open Government Licence