CF5 3QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Summerwood Close, 0.3km from Coed Bychan in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Fairwater ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 3QS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £319k. 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 3QS are sourced from Output Area W00009039 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUMMERWOOD CLOSE, CF5 3QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMERWOOD CLOSE, CF5 3QS.
284
41
£ 36,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 3QS 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
No single demographic signal dominates CF5 3QS — age 41, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 3QS. The average age is 41.5. 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
Detached
£ 276,500
6 sales · Mean £ 276,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 3QS is moderate at 51 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
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Old Post House1.0 km
- Old Post House1.0 km
- Fairwater Café1.0 km
- Kebab king0.3 km
- Fairwater Café1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Beechley Superstores0.4 km
- Londis Stores1.0 km
- Plasmawr News1.0 km
- W A Harris Butchers1.0 km
- Beechley Superstores0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar1.0 km
- Yummies1.0 km
- Rabaiottis Fairwater Fish Bar1.0 km
- Yummies1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fairwater1.8 km
- Danescourt2.2 km
- Waun-Gron Park2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Maple Drive0.2 km
- Bishop Hannon Drive0.3 km
- Willowdale Road0.3 km
- Ashcroft Crescent0.4 km
- Lavender Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF53QS · Data under Open Government Licence