Mervyn Road is in Whitchurch, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 1PQ 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 Mervyn Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 1PS, CF14 1PR, CF14 1PY, CF14 1DE, CF14 1PZ, CF14 1DN, CF14 1PX, CF14 1DP, CF14 1DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 1PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.3% | -1.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CF14 1PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 23.7% | 27.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 54.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 50.9% | 56.2% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 27.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 13% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 43.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.2% | 96.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mervyn Road was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mervyn Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mervyn Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-04-13 | £519,952 |
| 13 Mervyn Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-11-26 | £498,845 |
| Ty Llwyfen Mervyn Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2020-03-19 | £492,170 |
| 13 Mervyn Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-10-04 | £297,924 |
| 5 Mervyn Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-08-07 | £464,258 |
CF14 1PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ | - not rated | 523 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 1,142 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 | 1,170 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School Lon Uchaf , Rhiwbeina CF14 6HL | - not rated | 1,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago's Tapas | 77A Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 138 yd | |
| Pizzeria Villaggio | 73 - 73A Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 164 yd | |
| Brook Bistro | 76 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 173 yd | |
| Glass of Bandol | 69 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 183 yd | |
| Bakery treat boxes | Unit 5 Blandon Way, Whitchurch | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltster's Arms Hotel | 75 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 149 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 17 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 342 yd | |
| The Plough | 1 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 384 yd | |
| Earl Haig Memorial British Legion | The Royal British Legion, 23 - 25 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 507 yd | |
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague Cardiff Manor Way, Whitchurch | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Tree | 65 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 192 yd | |
| New Empire Take Away | 45 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 281 yd | |
| Fintans Fish and Chips | 33 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 304 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 7 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 433 yd | |
| Victoria Fish & Chip | 41 Old Church Road, Whitchurch | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 34 - 38 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 273 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 - 30 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 319 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cardiff (express) Tyn-y-parc Road, Whitchurch | 665 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, 2 - 4 Park Road, Whitchurch | 894 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.