Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

THE LANE, CF5 6SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LANE, CF5 6SD.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 6SD 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF5 6SD combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£612k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £612k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CF5 6SD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Lane, 0.1km from Downs in Vale of Glamorgan. Administratively it sits within Peterston-super-Ely ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For serious buyers, CF5 6SD is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k. 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 6SD are sourced from Output Area W00005882 (shared with 35 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 6SD. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 605,222

3 sales · Mean £ 524,240

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CF5 6SD has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park4.9 km
  • Fairwater5.0 km
  • Dinas Powys6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Tumble0.1 km
  • The Tumble0.1 km