Postcode CF23 5RE 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 117.5 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 1.2 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pen-y-lan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 5RE.
The nearest station is Cathays located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Roath Mill Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Roath Mill Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Roath Brook Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roath Brook Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Cyncoed Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cyncoed 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 5RE postcode area, located within Pen-y-lan South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF23 5RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Stores | Clarendon Road, Cardiff, CF23 9JD | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Waterloo Gardens Food Store | Deri Road, Cardiff, CF23 5AA | Walking directions to Waterloo Gardens Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 29-33 Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3NZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.