Cradoc Road, Cardiff, CF14 1HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF14 1HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	49.2%	0.1%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	50.9%	50.8%	-0.1%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CF14 1HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.1%	18.5%	-7.6%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	60.8%	67.7%	6.9%	44.2%	23.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	5.7%	5.6%	-0.1%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	6.9%	6%	-0.9%	6.1%	-0.1%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.4%	59.9%	0.5%	48.4%	11.5%
Good health	28.7%	30.6%	1.9%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	9.2%	8.1%	-1.1%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around CF14 1HQ this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.9%	8.3%	-5.6%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	8.3%	-3.9%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	8.7%	-10.1%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	5.2%	-0.5%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	10.9%	0.3%	16.9%	-6.0%
Degree or Similar	36.3%	54.8%	18.5%	33.8%	21.0%
Other	2.4%	3.9%	1.5%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.3%	99.3%	1.0%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	99.7%	97.6%	-2.1%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	97.6%	-1.7%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.9%	76.7%	15.2%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	49.8%	46.2%	3.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Cradoc Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cradoc Road was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cradoc Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and the 383rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CF14 1HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 1/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cradoc Road are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cardiff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cradoc Road, Cardiff, CF14 1HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF14 1HQ

Average Price
£405,528

Semi-Detached
£406,365

Terraced
£394,650

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cradoc Road

Average Price
£429,289

Semi-Detached
£425,915

Terraced
£456,281

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cradoc Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Cradoc Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£665,000	2025-10-08	£665,000
19 Cradoc Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building	£302,500	2019-10-25	£399,704
2 Cradoc Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2019-04-12	£555,495
2 Cradoc Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2018-04-03	£384,103
14 Cradoc Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2018-02-22	£391,619

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF14 1HQ

Employment

CF14 1HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CF14 1HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	20
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Looking after home or family	3
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	32
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR	- not rated	563 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	594 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ	- not rated	1,157 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ	- not rated	1,208 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ	- not rated	1,318 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ark / Luncheon Club Ararat Baptist Church	Ararat Baptist Church Plas Treoda, Whitchurch	352 yd
Three Elms	The Three Elms Merthyr Road, Whitchurch	527 yd
CHICK N SHAKE	75A Caerphilly Road, Heath	602 yd
Sweet Pea Daycare	64 - 66 Caerphilly Road, Heath	628 yd
Celebrities	109 - 111 Caerphilly Road, Heath	678 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited	Three Horseshoes Merthyr Road, Whitchurch	539 yd
The New Inn	67 Caerphilly Road, Heath	589 yd
The Aneurin Bevan	Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath	591 yd
Birchgrove Inn	1 - 3 Birchgrove Road, Heath	633 yd
Maltster's Arms Hotel	75 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch	822 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Younger's	73 Caerphilly Road, Heath	599 yd
Flaming Tikka	75 Caerphilly Road, Heath	602 yd
Mowglis Indian Takeaway	89 Caerphilly Road, Heath	618 yd
Golden Shine	370 North Road, Heath	661 yd
Top Oriental	105 Caerphilly Road, Heath	669 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Group	122 Caerphilly Road, Heath	755 yd
The Co-operative Group	34 - 38 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch	957 yd
Iceland	28 - 30 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch	1,004 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa	1,045 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF14 1HQ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	242.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	30.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF14 1HQ