Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

NARBERTH ROAD, CF5 5EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NARBERTH ROAD, CF5 5EY.

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Population

498

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 5EY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in CF5 5EY — 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 5EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Narberth Road, 0.4km from Ely in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Caerau ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF5 5EY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 5EY are sourced from Output Area W00008833 (shared with 8 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 5EY. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 143,500

5 sales · Mean £ 135,300

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

Crime around CF5 5EY is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences177
Shoplifting90
Public order54
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson30

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Balam Mini Market0.4 km
  • Ely Shop1.0 km
  • Family Choice Minimarket0.8 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.4 km
  • Riverside Minimarket1.0 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Ely Conservative Club0.8 km
  • 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club0.8 km
  • Highfields Inn0.8 km
  • 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Don Don YATAI0.4 km
  • Ely Bridge Centre0.9 km
  • Logos Coffee Bar (Reflect Community Church)0.5 km
  • Lucky Chef1.0 km
  • Don Don YATAI0.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Crown Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Manpo Takeaway0.9 km
  • Racks&Bone1.0 km
  • Tasty Tucker0.4 km
  • Xiang Le Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • NISA Supermarket0.9 km
  • NISA Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park1.4 km
  • Fairwater1.7 km
  • Ninian Park2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Amroth Road0.1 km
  • Narberth Road0.1 km
  • Amroth Road0.1 km
  • Bromley Drive0.2 km
  • The Pendine0.2 km