CF5 6LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Terrace, 0.7km from Gwern-y-Steeple in Vale of Glamorgan. Administratively it sits within Peterston-super-Ely ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 6LU are sourced from Output Area W00005879 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION TERRACE, CF5 6LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION TERRACE, CF5 6LU.
478
45
£ 49,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 6LU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 6LU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 6LU. The average age is 45.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 228,000
3 sales · Mean £ 227,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 6LU has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Village Store & Post Office0.6 km
- Village Store & Post Office0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Horseshoes Inn0.6 km
- The Three Horseshoes Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontyclun6.6 km
- Fairwater6.9 km
- Radyr7.1 km
Bus Stops
- White Bridge0.5 km
- White Bridge0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF56LU · Data under Open Government Licence