Ashchurch Close is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 1BW is located in the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashchurch Close, Cardiff, CF14 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 1BX, CF14 1AL, CF14 1AZ, CF14 1AF, CF14 1AW, CF14 1AG, CF14 1BB, CF14 6DL, CF14 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 1BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 37.1% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 40.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 10.9% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 16.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 45.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 92% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 94% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashchurch Close was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ashchurch Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and the 266th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashchurch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2024-05-29 | £312,090 |
| 14 Ashchurch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-01-26 | £278,833 |
| 9 Ashchurch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,250 | 2021-06-18 | £303,075 |
| 6 Ashchurch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2021-05-07 | £278,292 |
| 13 Ashchurch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-08-30 | £299,449 |
CF14 1BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ | - not rated | 465 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School Lon Uchaf , Rhiwbeina CF14 6HL | - not rated | 964 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Special School Heol Brynglas , Rhiwbina CF14 6UJ | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coryton Primary School Hollybush Estate , Whitchurch CF14 7DS | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundabout Cafe | Whitchurch Methodist Church Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 329 yd | |
| India Gate | 17 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 332 yd | |
| Coffi Lab. | 55 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 352 yd | |
| Mowglis Ltd | 13 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 353 yd | |
| Gathering Ground | 12 Park Road, Whitchurch | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague Cardiff Manor Way, Whitchurch | 313 yd | |
| Earl Haig Memorial British Legion | The Royal British Legion, 23 - 25 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 329 yd | |
| The Plough | 1 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 409 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 17 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 434 yd | |
| Maltster's Arms Hotel | 75 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Fish & Chip | 41 Old Church Road, Whitchurch | 235 yd | |
| Ozzy's Sandwich Bar | 2 Park Road, Whitchurch | 376 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 7 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 377 yd | |
| Fintans Fish and Chips | 33 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 476 yd | |
| New Empire Take Away | 45 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, 2 - 4 Park Road, Whitchurch | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cardiff (express) Tyn-y-parc Road, Whitchurch | 394 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 - 30 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 510 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 34 - 38 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 529 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 8 Heol-y-deri, Rhiwbina | 962 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.