CF5 3NW 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 3NW 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, up 5.9% 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 3NW are sourced from Output Area W00009067 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMETHYST ROAD, CF5 3NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMETHYST ROAD, CF5 3NW.
316
37
£ 36,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 3NW 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.
Area Character
CF5 3NW 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 up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3NW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 199,090
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 3NW 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Spar0.9 km
- Brutons The Bakers0.9 km
- Brutons The Bakers0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Beechley Superstores0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
- The Fairwater Pub1.0 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Fairwater Balti0.4 km
- Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.3 km
- Yummies0.3 km
- Fairwater Balti0.4 km
- Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater0.9 km
- Danescourt1.0 km
- Llandaf1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Keyston Road0.2 km
- Holy Family Church0.2 km
- Keyston Road0.2 km
- Carter Place0.2 km
- Peter Lea Primary0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53NW · Data under Open Government Licence