Postcode insights

CF5 5DD

Hillsnook Road

Ely

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Detailed insights for CF5 5DD

Overview

Postcode CF5 5DD is located in an urban city, within the Ely ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ely West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ely West is £42,341 per year. The nearest station is Waun-gron Park, about 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hywel Dda Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ely West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 50 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Ely West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.2%

Approximately 38.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Ely West is £42,341 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF5 5DD.

Transport

The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF5 5DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHywel Dda ParkSmallWalking directions to Hywel Dda Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
5,805.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.71(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.86(+106%)
Shoplifting
21.86(+240%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.86(+130%)
Public order
11.24(+37%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
85.66%
Other White
8
3.02%
Bangladeshi
5
1.89%
Pakistani
5
1.89%
Chinese
4
1.51%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
30.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
17.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.56%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
38.18%
Owns with a mortgage
27
24.55%
Owns outright
24
21.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Ely

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £240K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ely over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£358,500£301
Semi-Detached38£210,500£230
Terraced25£200,000£258
Flats4£97,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ely

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ely.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ely.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ely.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ely.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ely in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 5DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 5DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20266, Nottage Road, Cardiff, CF5 5DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
14 Feb 202519, Nottage Road, Cardiff, CF5 5DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
11 Dec 2025394, Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5BYTerracedFreehold£205,000
28 Feb 2025390, Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5BYTerracedFreehold£205,000
06 Jun 2025249, Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TDTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the CF5 5DD postcode area, located within Ely West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF5 5DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWindsor Clive Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Francis V.A. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableHywel Dda Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 5DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF5 5DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressCowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLidlCowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TDWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miNew FoundationsDeere Road, Cardiff, CF5 4LLWalking directions to New Foundations
0.2 miPolski SklepDeere Road, Cardiff, CF5 4LLWalking directions to Polski Sklep
0.2 miNisa Local53 Wilson Road, Cardiff, CF5 4LLWalking directions to Nisa Local

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF5 5DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Irene May Humphreys

Ely - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Maliika Kaaba

Ely - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Russell Vivian Goodway

Ely - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Barros-Curtis

Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff WestW07000092
WardElyW05001276
ParishElyW04000844
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ely WestW02000409
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 043AW01001742
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF5 5DD

Is CF5 5DD (Ely West) safe?

The area around CF5 5DD records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near CF5 5DD?

The median sale price around CF5 5DD in Ely West is £205,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF5 5DD?

There are 17 schools close to CF5 5DD, including Windsor Clive Primary School, St Francis V.A. Primary School and Hywel Dda Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF5 5DD?

CF5 5DD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 50 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF5 5DD (Ely West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF5 5DD 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).

Data Sources

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.