Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

AMETHYST ROAD, CF5 3NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMETHYST ROAD, CF5 3NT.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 3NT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF5 3NT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.

home £225,888 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF5 3NT 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.

For families considering a move, CF5 3NT represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 25.0% 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 3NT are sourced from Output Area W00009067 (shared with 5 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 3NT. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 210,000

5 sales · Mean £ 208,800

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

7 sales · Mean £ 203,214

Flat

£ 97,500

1 sales · Mean £ 97,500

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

CF5 3NT has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Brutons The Bakers1.0 km
  • Brutons The Bakers1.0 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Beechley Superstores0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
  • The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens1.0 km
  • St. Peter's Community Hall & Gardens1.0 km
  • Mr Coffi0.9 km
  • Mr Coffi0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey 5041 Cardiff Ty Oldfield1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Fairwater Balti0.5 km
  • Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Yummies0.4 km
  • Fairwater Balti0.5 km
  • Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater1.0 km
  • Danescourt1.0 km
  • Llandaf1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Keyston Road0.1 km
  • Keyston Road0.2 km
  • Holy Family Church0.2 km
  • Carter Place0.2 km
  • Cosheston Close0.2 km