Cromwell Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 1UQ 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 Cromwell Road, Cardiff, CF14 1UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 1RT, CF14 1UR, CF14 1RR, CF14 1RH, CF14 1TU, CF14 1UA, CF14 1UN, CF14 1RG, CF14 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF14 1UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 35.3% | 40.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 40.9% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 56.3% | 50.9% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 35.5% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 15.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 14% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 41.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 85.5% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 91.8% | 94.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 93.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% higher than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cromwell Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Heath and the 489th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Cromwell Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-03-28 | £462,248 |
| 17 Cromwell Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-04-29 | £413,082 |
| 27 Cromwell Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2024-01-31 | £382,070 |
| 7 Cromwell Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-09-01 | £346,808 |
| 27 Cromwell Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2022-07-01 | £242,322 |
CF14 1UQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 908 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 | 1,336 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School Maes-Y-Coed Road , Heath CF14 4HG | - not rated | 1,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICK N SHAKE | 75A Caerphilly Road, Heath | 220 yd | |
| Celebrities | 109 - 111 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 226 yd | |
| St Andrews Methodist Church Luncheon Club | St Andrews Methodist Church Caerphilly Road, Heath | 252 yd | |
| GRANO | 102 - 104 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 253 yd | |
| Greek Village | 110 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Inn | 1 - 3 Birchgrove Road, Heath | 193 yd | |
| The New Inn | 67 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 234 yd | |
| Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited | Three Horseshoes Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 442 yd | |
| The Aneurin Bevan | Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowglis Indian Takeaway | 89 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 209 yd | |
| Top Oriental | 105 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 219 yd | |
| Flaming Tikka | 75 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 220 yd | |
| Younger's | 73 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 221 yd | |
| New India Kitchen | 113 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 122 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 299 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Supermarket Caerphilly Road, Heath | 955 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 | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.