Merthyr Road is in Whitchurch, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 1DF is located in the Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 1SD, CF14 1DL, CF14 4AB, CF14 4AA, CF14 4AJ, CF14 1RG, CF14 1HU, CF14 1ED, CF14 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 1DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.3% | 30.8% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 51% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 11.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 42.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 92.1% | 90.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.1% | 94.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merthyr Road was 89.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merthyr Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Heath and the 400th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnycroft Merthyr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-03-15 | £294,918 |
| Sunnycroft Merthyr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-10-16 | £324,632 |
| Sunnycroft Merthyr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2006-08-18 | £332,806 |
| Holmdene Merthyr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2002-12-06 | £396,514 |
CF14 1DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 199 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Y Deryn School and Student Support Unit Viriamu Jones , Cefn Road CF14 3HS | - not rated | 690 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School 204 North Road , Gabalfa CF14 3BL | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 1,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Pea Daycare | 64 - 66 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 228 yd | |
| CHICK N SHAKE | 75A Caerphilly Road, Heath | 237 yd | |
| GRANO | 102 - 104 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 362 yd | |
| Celebrities | 109 - 111 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 387 yd | |
| Greek Village | 110 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited | Three Horseshoes Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 186 yd | |
| The New Inn | 67 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 209 yd | |
| The Aneurin Bevan | Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath | 211 yd | |
| Birchgrove Inn | 1 - 3 Birchgrove Road, Heath | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Younger's | 73 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 232 yd | |
| Flaming Tikka | 75 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 237 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian Takeaway | 89 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 272 yd | |
| Golden Shine | 370 North Road, Heath | 300 yd | |
| Top Oriental | 105 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 122 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 472 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 1,058 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.