Postcode CF5 4LF is located in an urban city, within the Ely ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ely East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ely East is £35,069 per year. The nearest station is Waun-gron Park, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mill Park.
Ely East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 24 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Ely East has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ely East is £35,069 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF5 4LF.
The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Waun-gron Park | N/A | Walking directions to Waun-gron Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Ely area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £358,500 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £210,500 | £230 |
| Terraced | 25 | £200,000 | £258 |
| Flats | 4 | £97,500 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £107,500 | £132,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £180,725 | £95,725 | £137,000 | £114,200 |
| 2018 | £272,500 | £85,000 | £132,500 | £117,500 |
| 2019 | £216,000 | £80,000 | £146,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £239,950 | £94,000 | £156,000 | £132,750 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £83,000 | £170,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £130,000 | £196,000 | £168,000 |
| 2023 | £275,000 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £100,000 | £208,000 | £184,500 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £103,000 | £204,225 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £372,000 | £110,250 | £212,500 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £188 | £147 | £127 |
| 2017 | £157 | £130 | £145 | £147 |
| 2018 | £263 | £147 | £146 | £167 |
| 2019 | £238 | £131 | £163 | £176 |
| 2020 | £263 | £140 | £162 | £178 |
| 2021 | £234 | £163 | £185 | £191 |
| 2022 | £311 | £182 | £202 | £238 |
| 2023 | £255 | £218 | £222 | £228 |
| 2024 | £293 | £196 | £219 | £229 |
| 2025 | £307 | £190 | £226 | £215 |
| 2026 | £293 | £220 | £233 | £335 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 4LF.
In the CF5 4LF postcode area, located within Ely East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 4LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Amroth Stores | Amroth Road, Cardiff, CF5 5TA | Walking directions to Amroth Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 58-60 Pethybridge Road, Cardiff, CF5 4DT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Treseder Way, Cardiff, CF5 5WF | Walking directions to Premier |
Elected local representatives for CF5 4LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Irene May Humphreys
Ely - Elected 5 May 2022
Maliika Kaaba
Ely - Elected 5 May 2022
Russell Vivian Goodway
Ely - Elected 5 May 2022
Alex Barros-Curtis
Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF5 4LF records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CF5 4LF in Ely East is £205,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CF5 4LF, including Ely Presbyterian Church School, Windsor Clive Primary School and St Francis V.A. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF5 4LF is Waun-gron Park, about 1,560 m away.
CF5 4LF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24 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 4LF is Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Irene May Humphreys (Labour Party), Maliika Kaaba (Labour Party) and Russell Vivian Goodway (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.