Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

BRANWEN CLOSE, CF5 4NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANWEN CLOSE, CF5 4NE.

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Population

492

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF5 4NE — age 42, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF5 4NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Branwen Close, 0.2km from Culverhouse Cross in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Caerau ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For families considering a move, CF5 4NE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. 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 4NE are sourced from Output Area W00008821 (shared with 10 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 4NE. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 235,000

9 sales · Mean £ 233,000

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

CF5 4NE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences63
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft9
Vehicle crime8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • C Snell & Sons1.0 km
  • TK Maxx0.9 km
  • C Snell & Sons1.0 km
  • TK Maxx0.9 km
  • Grand Avenue Food Store0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Ely Kebab House0.9 km
  • Ely Kebab House0.9 km
  • Munchies0.7 km
  • Munchies0.7 km
  • Copthorne Hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Coopers Carvery0.3 km
  • Coopers Carvery0.3 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Man Sang Take Away0.9 km
  • Queens Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Man Sang Take Away0.9 km
  • Queens Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park3.2 km
  • Fairwater3.4 km
  • Ninian Park4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Farmhouse Way0.2 km
  • Knightswell0.2 km
  • Farmhouse Way0.3 km
  • Culverhouse Pub0.3 km
  • Cowbridge Road0.4 km