Postcode CF23 5BB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 54.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Roath Mill Gardens.
Pen-y-lan South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 856 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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 5BB.
The nearest station is Cathays located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Cathays | N/A | Walking directions to Cathays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Roath Mill Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Roath Mill Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Roath Brook Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roath Brook Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Waterloo Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Waterloo Gardens |
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 5BB postcode area, located within Pen-y-lan South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF23 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 29-33 Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3NZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | COOK Cardiff | 18 Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3PB | Walking directions to COOK Cardiff |
| 0.2 mi | Premier - Albany Convenience Store | 134 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3RU | Walking directions to Premier - Albany Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 97-99 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3LP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Arran Convenience Store | Arran Street, Cardiff, CF24 3HU | Walking directions to Arran Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.