Postcode report
CF5 5EA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cardiff
About CF5 5EA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF5 5EA is a postcode in Caerau, Cardiff, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF5 5EA, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF5 5EA are property market signals and schools and education, 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 CF5 5EA is based on Cardiff 041 Census 2021. It covers 6,647 residents, 3,656 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 40% 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 CF5 5EA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £281k from 68 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 5EA 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 5EA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous 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 5EA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF5 5EA
Is CF5 5EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% 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 5EA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF5 5EA?
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 5EA?
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 5EA?
LocaleIQ matched CF5 5EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF5 5EA?
The latest median sold price is £281k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF5 5EA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.