Postcode report
Is CF23 9EB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CF23 9EB: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF23 9EB 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 9EB, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF23 9EB are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity 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 9EB is based on Cardiff 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,317 residents, 3,453 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 28% 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 1/10.
For property prices near CF23 9EB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £240k from 82 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF23 9EB 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF23 9EB 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 9EB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF23 9EB
Is CF23 9EB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 14% 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 9EB?
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 9EB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF23 9EB?
LocaleIQ matched CF23 9EB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF23 9EB?
The latest median sold price is £240k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF23 9EB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.