Postcode report
CF5 6AG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CF5 6AG: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF5 6AG is a postcode in Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF5 6AG, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF5 6AG are housing and health, 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 6AG is based on Vale of Glamorgan 003 Census 2021. It covers 8,008 residents, 74 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 6% 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 7/10.
For property prices near CF5 6AG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £281k from 94 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 6AG can compare 2 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 CF5 6AG 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 6AG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF5 6AG
Is CF5 6AG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% 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 6AG?
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 6AG?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF5 6AG?
LocaleIQ matched CF5 6AG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF5 6AG?
The latest median sold price is £281k based on 94 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF5 6AG?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.