Postcode report
CF23 5JY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CF23 5JY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF23 5JY is a postcode in Penylan, Cardiff, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF23 5JY, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF23 5JY are health and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF23 5JY is based on Cardiff 024 Census 2021. It covers 6,236 residents, 3,583 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CF23 5JY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £240k from 88 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF23 5JY can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 10 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF23 5JY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF23 5JY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF23 5JY
Is CF23 5JY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF23 5JY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF23 5JY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CF23 5JY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for CF23 5JY?
LocaleIQ matched CF23 5JY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF23 5JY?
The latest median sold price is £240k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF23 5JY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.