Postcode CF5 2YX is located in an urban city, within the Riverside ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontcanna area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pontcanna is £57,017 per year. The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lydstep Park.
Pontcanna has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,316 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pontcanna has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pontcanna is £57,017 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF5 2YX.
The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Waun-gron Park | N/A | Walking directions to Waun-gron Park |
| 0.9 mi | Fairwater | N/A | Walking directions to Fairwater |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lydstep Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lydstep Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £206,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £396,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £345,000 |
10 year median price trend in Riverside
In the CF5 2YX postcode area, located within Pontcanna, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 2YX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 18 High Street, Cardiff, CF5 2DZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Excelsior Road, Cardiff, CF14 3AT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Click & Collect | Batchelor Road, Cardiff, CF14 3AT | Walking directions to Tesco Click & Collect |
| 0.5 mi | Gabalfa Convenience Store | Gabalfa Avenue, Cardiff, CF14 2SH | Walking directions to Gabalfa Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.