Postcode CF5 1GX is located in an urban city, within the Canton ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Canton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canton is £49,249 per year. The nearest station is Ninian Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Thompson's Park.
Canton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Canton has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canton is £49,249 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF5 1GX.
The nearest station is Ninian Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ninian Park | N/A | Walking directions to Ninian Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thompson's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thompson's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Plasturton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Plasturton Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Kitchener Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kitchener Gardens |
Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Canton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £385,000 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £350,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 143 | £325,000 | £325 |
| Flats | 42 | £190,900 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £291,500 | £120,000 | £212,000 | £224,475 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £126,000 | £216,000 | £228,000 |
| 2018 | £354,998 | £153,750 | £270,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £355,000 | £156,000 | £270,000 | £249,100 |
| 2020 | £325,995 | £152,500 | £299,995 | £272,995 |
| 2021 | £345,000 | £177,500 | £292,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £169,500 | £322,000 | £311,250 |
| 2023 | £360,000 | £192,500 | £336,000 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £462,475 | £170,500 | £335,000 | £324,500 |
| 2025 | £407,500 | £190,000 | £341,250 | £325,250 |
| 2026 | £432,500 | £175,000 | £352,500 | £330,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £287 | £194 | £205 | £217 |
| 2017 | £248 | £215 | £220 | £233 |
| 2018 | £283 | £254 | £266 | £243 |
| 2019 | £275 | £258 | £244 | £253 |
| 2020 | £276 | £282 | £256 | £244 |
| 2021 | £308 | £275 | £294 | £270 |
| 2022 | £331 | £284 | £329 | £312 |
| 2023 | £385 | £326 | £317 | £316 |
| 2024 | £391 | £316 | £340 | £312 |
| 2025 | £356 | £326 | £322 | £326 |
| 2026 | £394 | £313 | £298 | £324 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 1GX.
In the CF5 1GX postcode area, located within Canton, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 1GX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 329 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Market Road, Cardiff, CF5 1QF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 194C Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Canton Convenience Store | 373-375 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1JF | Walking directions to Canton Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Delta Street, Cardiff, CF11 9AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Elected local representatives for CF5 1GX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jasmin Chowdhury
Canton - Elected 5 May 2022
Stephen Cunnah
Canton - Elected 5 May 2022
Susan Elsmore
Canton - Elected 5 May 2022
Alex Barros-Curtis
Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF5 1GX records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CF5 1GX in Canton is £310,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 224 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CF5 1GX, including Radnor Primary School, Severn Primary School and St Mary's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF5 1GX is Ninian Park, about 639 m away.
CF5 1GX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,062 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF5 1GX is Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jasmin Chowdhury (Labour Party), Stephen Cunnah (Labour Party) and Susan Elsmore (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.