Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CF5 postcode area, covering Cardiff and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£180,896
Median price
£144,500
5-year trend
+93.0%
Total sales
33,728
The CF5 area has 1,301 individual postcodes with 33,728 registered sales. Prices are +54.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Cardiff. The five-year price movement is +93.0%.
The Welsh capital offers a compact city centre, waterfront regeneration at Cardiff Bay and direct trains to London Paddington in around 2 hours.
🚆 Main station
Cardiff Central
⏱️ London commute
~120 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Cardiff High School (Outstanding)
CF5 averages £180,896, placing it in the affordable category, +54.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 33,728 recorded sales across 1,301 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CF5 is +93.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CF5 4QW
£148,415 avg · 176 sales
CF5 3BP
£107,154 avg · 172 sales
CF5 3BD
£71,333 avg · 164 sales
CF5 2PQ
£102,837 avg · 154 sales
CF5 2RU
£151,080 avg · 149 sales
CF5 3EL
£61,567 avg · 149 sales
CF5 4UL
£111,625 avg · 144 sales
CF5 4UN
£124,690 avg · 144 sales
CF5 3QU
£61,237 avg · 140 sales
This CF5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CF5 postcode area is £180,896, based on 33,728 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Cardiff.
Properties in CF5 average £180,896, which is +54.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£144,500) is 20.1% below the average (£180,896), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CF5 have moved +93.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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