Silver Birch Close is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 1EL 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 Silver Birch Close, Cardiff, CF14 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 3HW, CF14 1HZ, CF14 1HY, CF14 3HT, CF14 1EQ, CF14 3HX, CF14 1JR, CF14 3HL, CF14 3HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 1EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.8% | 38% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 43% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 45.3% | 44.1% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 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 | 26% | 25.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 8.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 34.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.4% | 81.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 86.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 86.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Birch Close was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Llandaff North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silver Birch Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Llandaff North and the 175th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Silver Birch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-10-06 | £230,000 |
| 136 Silver Birch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-09-03 | £330,000 |
| 138 Silver Birch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-07-31 | £276,614 |
| 139 Silver Birch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-04-11 | £230,000 |
| 126 Silver Birch Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-03-01 | £391,815 |
CF14 1EL 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Y Deryn School and Student Support Unit Viriamu Jones , Cefn Road CF14 3HS | - not rated | 215 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 674 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 941 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 | 956 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juboraj Express/Biryani Shack | 290 North Road, Gabalfa | 580 yd | |
| Sweet Pea Daycare | 64 - 66 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 678 yd | |
| CHICK N SHAKE | 75A Caerphilly Road, Heath | 709 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 724 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonald's Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited | Three Horseshoes Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 419 yd | |
| The Aneurin Bevan | Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath | 476 yd | |
| The New Inn | 67 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 677 yd | |
| Birchgrove Inn | 1 - 3 Birchgrove Road, Heath | 798 yd | |
| Master Gunner | The Master Gunner Hotel Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Shine | 370 North Road, Heath | 482 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 614 yd | |
| Younger's | 73 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 703 yd | |
| Flaming Tikka | 75 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 709 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian Takeaway | 89 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 858 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 122 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 948 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.