Old Church Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 1XQ 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 Old Church Road, Cardiff, CF14 1XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 1DG, CF14 1DA, CF14 1AA, CF14 1AE, CF14 2AA, CF14 1AJ, CF14 1DH, CF14 1DB, CF14 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 1XQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1XQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 29.9% | 30.1% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 53.6% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 36.2% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 8.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 8.7% | -5.6% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 55.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 91% | 94.6% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.5% | 92.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 92% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Church Road was 198.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.1% higher than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Church Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and the 135th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank Plc 1 Old Church Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2007-03-27 | £786,535 |
CF14 1XQ 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ | - not rated | 144 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School Lon Uchaf , Rhiwbeina CF14 6HL | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 1,538 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 | 1,546 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coryton Primary School Hollybush Estate , Whitchurch CF14 7DS | - not rated | 1,554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cucina Da Mara Ltd | 3 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 10 yd | |
| Mowglis Ltd | 13 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 64 yd | |
| India Gate | 17 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 82 yd | |
| The Roundabout Cafe | Whitchurch Methodist Church Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 102 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | 22 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 1 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 27 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 17 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 70 yd | |
| Earl Haig Memorial British Legion | The Royal British Legion, 23 - 25 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 102 yd | |
| Maltster's Arms Hotel | 75 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 293 yd | |
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague Cardiff Manor Way, Whitchurch | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Mix | 7 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 23 yd | |
| Fintans Fish and Chips | 33 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 115 yd | |
| New Empire Take Away | 45 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 139 yd | |
| Victoria Fish & Chip | 41 Old Church Road, Whitchurch | 171 yd | |
| Mango Tree | 65 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 28 - 30 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 130 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 34 - 38 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 166 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, 2 - 4 Park Road, Whitchurch | 495 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cardiff (express) Tyn-y-parc Road, Whitchurch | 631 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 143 Station Road, Llandaff North | 998 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.