Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

GREENWOOD LANE, CF5 6EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENWOOD LANE, CF5 6EL.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 6EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF5 6EL is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CF5 6EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenwood Lane, 0.2km from Sain Ffagan in St Fagans. Administratively it sits within Pentyrch and St Fagans ward and the Cardiff West constituency.

For families considering a move, CF5 6EL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 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 6EL are sourced from Output Area W00010221 (shared with 22 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 6EL. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

CF5 6EL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • S & R Online Pilipino Food Supply0.9 km
  • Gwalia Stores0.5 km
  • Gwalia Stores0.5 km
  • S & R Online Pilipino Food Supply0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Old Post House0.1 km
  • Old Post House0.1 km
  • St Fagans Museum - Elior UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Siop Losin0.5 km
  • St Fagans Museum - Elior UK Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater2.3 km
  • Waun-Gron Park2.6 km
  • Danescourt3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Fagans Church0.2 km
  • St Fagans Church0.2 km
  • St Fagans Church0.2 km
  • St Mary's Church0.2 km
  • Castle Hill Court0.3 km