Postcode report
CF5 3AB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cardiff
About CF5 3AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF5 3AB is a postcode in Fairwater, Cardiff, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF5 3AB, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF5 3AB are local prosperity and health, while safety 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 3AB is based on Cardiff 031 Census 2021. It covers 6,440 residents, 4,279 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 25% 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 8/10.
For property prices near CF5 3AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £281k from 110 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 3AB 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 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF5 3AB 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 3AB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF5 3AB
Is CF5 3AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% 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 3AB?
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 3AB?
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 3AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 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 CF5 3AB?
LocaleIQ matched CF5 3AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF5 3AB?
The latest median sold price is £281k based on 110 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF5 3AB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.