Postcode report
CF5 1DR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CF5 1DR: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF5 1DR is a postcode in Canton, Cardiff, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF5 1DR, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF5 1DR are health and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 CF5 1DR is based on Cardiff 026 Census 2021. It covers 8,775 residents, 3,436 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 4% 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 CF5 1DR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £281k from 128 rolling sales, down 3.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF5 1DR 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF5 1DR 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 CF5 1DR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF5 1DR
Is CF5 1DR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 7% 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 CF5 1DR?
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 CF5 1DR?
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 CF5 1DR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CF5 1DR?
LocaleIQ matched CF5 1DR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF5 1DR?
The latest median sold price is £281k based on 128 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF5 1DR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.