Postcode CF23 5AJ is located in an urban city, within the Penylan ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pen-y-lan South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pen-y-lan South is £57,354 per year. The nearest station is Cathays located about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Harlequins.
Pen-y-lan South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pen-y-lan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pen-y-lan South is £57,354 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF23 5AJ.
The nearest station is Cathays located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Harlequins | Medium | Walking directions to The Harlequins |
| 0.2 mi | Roath Mill Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Roath Mill Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | The Sandies | Small | Walking directions to The Sandies |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Penylan area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,005 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £580,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £199,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £452,500 |
10 year median price trend in Penylan
In the CF23 5AJ postcode area, located within Pen-y-lan South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF23 5AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waterloo Gardens Food Store | Deri Road, Cardiff, CF23 5AA | Walking directions to Waterloo Gardens Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Colchester Avenue, Cardiff, CF23 9AN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Colchester Avenue, Cardiff, CF23 9FH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1PQ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1PQ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.