Birchwood Gardens is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 1HZ 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 Birchwood Gardens, Cardiff, CF14 1HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 1HY, CF14 1JY, CF14 1EQ, CF14 1EL, CF14 1JX, CF14 1JR, CF14 1HE, CF14 1EG, CF14 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF14 1HZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 57% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 44.7% | 43% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 | 34.2% | 35.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 45.9% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 55.3% | 49.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.7% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 12% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 15.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 43.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 81.6% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 93.3% | 89.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 88.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchwood Gardens was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Birchwood Gardens has the 24th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Heath and the 187th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Birchwood Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-07-07 | £291,703 |
| 21 Birchwood Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-01-16 | £270,526 |
| 89 Birchwood Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-11-07 | £249,120 |
| 23 Birchwood Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-02 | £266,774 |
| 85 Birchwood Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £253,500 | 2024-08-15 | £258,274 |
CF14 1HZ 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 332 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 561 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 | 1,016 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,206 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 | 576 yd | |
| CHICK N SHAKE | 75A Caerphilly Road, Heath | 598 yd | |
| Juboraj Express/Biryani Shack | 290 North Road, Gabalfa | 621 yd | |
| The Ark / Luncheon Club Ararat Baptist Church | Ararat Baptist Church Plas Treoda, Whitchurch | 699 yd | |
| GRANO | 102 - 104 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited | Three Horseshoes Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 342 yd | |
| The Aneurin Bevan | Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath | 402 yd | |
| The New Inn | 67 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 568 yd | |
| Birchgrove Inn | 1 - 3 Birchgrove Road, Heath | 681 yd | |
| Master Gunner | The Master Gunner Hotel Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Shine | 370 North Road, Heath | 430 yd | |
| Younger's | 73 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 593 yd | |
| Flaming Tikka | 75 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 598 yd | |
| Mowglis Indian Takeaway | 89 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 634 yd | |
| Top Oriental | 105 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 740 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 122 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 830 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 985 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 | 96.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.5% |
| 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.