CF5 4UD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nant Y Rhos, 0.2km from Llanfihangel-ar-Elai in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Ely ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For families considering a move, CF5 4UD represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. 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. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k. 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 4UD are sourced from Output Area W00009022 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NANT Y RHOS, CF5 4UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NANT Y RHOS, CF5 4UD.
245
42
£ 35,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF5 4UD — age 42, 77% ownership, 21% 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 4UD. The average age is 42.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 172,600
Detached
£ 257,500
2 sales · Mean £ 257,500
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 4UD has low crime rates — 22 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Grand Avenue Food Store0.9 km
- Grand Avenue Food Store0.9 km
- Glan Ely News0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- The Range0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Ely Kebab House0.8 km
- Ely Kebab House0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Man Sang Take Away0.4 km
- Queens Fish Bar0.8 km
- Man Sang Take Away0.4 km
- Queens Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park3.5 km
- Fairwater3.5 km
- Danescourt4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Coed Arhyd0.0 km
- Drope Road0.1 km
- Nant-y-Drope0.1 km
- Denison Way0.2 km
- Mansell Ave0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF54UD · Data under Open Government Licence