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CF5

CARDIFF

Cardiff, Wales, England

CF5 is the postcode district for CARDIFF, located in Cardiff, Wales.

Avg price £306,730
1yr change ▲ 1.5%
Crime 43% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£306,730

▲ 1.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

116.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

43% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

35 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

Property Prices in CF5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF5 is £306,730, which is 11% above the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF5 cost 6.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF5 have risen 1.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £498,310 449
Semi-detached £300,692 803
Terraced £277,060 1122
Flat £165,947 438
All types £306,730 2888

5-Year Price History

£305K £306K £308K £309K £310K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CF5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 116.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF5 has a crime rate significantly 43% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
43.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
18.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CF5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF5 has 35 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Nicholas C.I.W. Primary Other Not inspected mi
Peterston Super Ely C.I.W. Primary Other Not inspected mi
Gwenfo C.I.W. Primary Other Not inspected mi
Millbank Primary School Other Not inspected mi
Trelai Primary School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

383,919

Population

62

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CF5 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF5 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

CF

CF5 — CARDIFF

Area Summary

CF5 (CARDIFF) offers property prices near the national average (£306,730), higher-than-average crime (43% above national average), 35 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF5?
The average house price in CF5 (CARDIFF) is £306,730, based on 2888 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.5% over the past year.
Is CF5 a safe area to live?
Crime in CF5 is above the national average (116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (43.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in CF5?
There are 35 schools in or near CF5. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in CF5?
Council tax in CF5 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in CF5?
The average broadband download speed in CF5 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in CF5 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF5 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 383,919.