CF5 5JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Sweldon in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Caerau ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF5 5JU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 54% 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 63 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 5JU are sourced from Output Area W00008847 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF5 5JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF5 5JU.
358
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£ 33,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 5JU 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in CF5 5JU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 5JU. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF5 5JU is moderate at 63 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
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cardiff West End Social Club0.7 km
- Cardiff West End Social Club0.7 km
- 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club0.3 km
- Highfields Inn0.4 km
- 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe Central (Cardiff) Ltd0.6 km
- Mintos0.9 km
- Spice Entice0.9 km
- Cafe Central (Cardiff) Ltd0.6 km
- Mintos0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B&M Express0.4 km
- Bishopston Stores0.4 km
- Caerau Lane Superstores0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Trenewydd Stores0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ely Fish Bar0.4 km
- Ely Fish Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waun-Gron Park2.1 km
- Fairwater2.5 km
- Ninian Park3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Newgale Place0.2 km
- Newgale Place0.2 km
- Prendergast Place0.2 km
- Home Guard Club0.3 km
- Canaston Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF55JU · Data under Open Government Licence