Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CF5 5TS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

429

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 5TS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF5 5TS — age 53, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF5 5TS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Culverhouse Cross in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Wenvoe ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5TS are sourced from Output Area W00009854 (shared with 14 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 5TS. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

CF5 5TS has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • C Snell & Sons0.8 km
  • TK Maxx0.4 km
  • C Snell & Sons0.8 km
  • TK Maxx0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Horse & Jockey0.9 km
  • The Horse & Jockey0.9 km
  • Coopers Carvery0.8 km
  • Coopers Carvery0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Copthorne Hotel0.3 km
  • Copthorne Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park3.7 km
  • Fairwater4.0 km
  • Ninian Park4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ruhr Cross0.2 km
  • Burger King Culverhouse Cross0.2 km
  • Ruhr Cross0.2 km
  • Brooklands Terrace0.3 km
  • Copthorne Way0.4 km