CF5 6HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Mill Drive, 0.1km from Rhydlafr in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Pentyrch and St Fagans ward and the Cardiff West constituency.
For serious buyers, CF5 6HN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k, up 38.1% year-on-year. 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 6HN are sourced from Output Area W00010228 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD MILL DRIVE, CF5 6HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MILL DRIVE, CF5 6HN.
352
39
£ 53,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 6HN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CF5 6HN's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £465k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 38.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 6HN. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 465,000
5 sales · Mean £ 491,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 6HN has low crime rates — 4 incidents 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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radyr2.3 km
- Taffs Well3.4 km
- Danescourt3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rhydlafar Drive0.2 km
- Rhydlafar0.2 km
- Rhydlafar0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF56HN · Data under Open Government Licence