Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF5 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF5 5DE.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 5DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in CF5 5DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CF5 5DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ely in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Ely ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF5 5DE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5DE are sourced from Output Area W00008982 (shared with 6 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 5DE. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CF5 5DE is moderate at 69 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 offences201
Anti-social behaviour79
Shoplifting76
Public order52
Criminal damage and arson49

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Balam Mini Market0.7 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.7 km
  • S & R Online Pilipino Food Supply0.8 km
  • Balam Mini Market0.7 km
  • West end store0.7 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Don Don YATAI0.9 km
  • Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church)0.4 km
  • Don Don YATAI0.9 km
  • Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church)0.4 km
  • Pasha Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Crown Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Tasty Tucker0.7 km
  • Chicken Express0.7 km
  • Sun Wah0.7 km
  • Chicken Express0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cardiff West End Social Club0.1 km
  • Cardiff West End Social Club0.1 km
  • 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • Highfields Inn0.5 km
  • 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • NISA Supermarket0.3 km
  • NISA Supermarket0.3 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park1.9 km
  • Fairwater2.1 km
  • Danescourt3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilson Road0.2 km
  • Howell Road0.2 km
  • Wilson Road0.2 km
  • St Francis Centre0.3 km
  • St Francis School0.3 km