Velindre Place is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 2AN 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 Velindre Place, Cardiff, CF14 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 2AT, CF14 2AL, CF14 2AY, CF14 2DE, CF14 2TE, CF14 2TD, CF14 2AJ, CF14 2DD, CF14 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 2AN 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 | 53.2% | 50.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.3% | 2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 34.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 59.7% | 63.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 23% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2AN this area, 9.3% 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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 11% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 58.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 98% | 93.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Velindre Place was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Velindre Place has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Velindre Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £538,000 | 2025-05-02 | £539,575 |
| 11 Velindre Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-24 | £330,946 |
| 4 Velindre Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-08-25 | £509,838 |
| 30 Velindre Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-11-16 | £448,285 |
| 18 Velindre Place, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-10-21 | £350,175 |
CF14 2AN 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ | - not rated | 534 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coryton Primary School Hollybush Estate , Whitchurch CF14 7DS | - not rated | 991 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School Lon Uchaf , Rhiwbeina CF14 6HL | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radyr Comprehensive School Heol Isaf , Radyr CF15 8XG | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Special School Heol Brynglas , Rhiwbina CF14 6UJ | - not rated | 1,597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Life Whitchurch | Gee & Hayes, 16 Park Road, Whitchurch | 292 yd | |
| Gathering Ground | 12 Park Road, Whitchurch | 300 yd | |
| Coffi Lab. | 55 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 311 yd | |
| The Roundabout Cafe | Whitchurch Methodist Church Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 557 yd | |
| India Gate | 17 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Haig Memorial British Legion | The Royal British Legion, 23 - 25 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 557 yd | |
| Whitchurch Rugby, Sports & Social Club | Whitchurch Rugby Club Samuel's Crescent, Whitchurch | 561 yd | |
| The Plough | 1 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 668 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 17 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 710 yd | |
| Maltster's Arms Hotel | 75 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzy's Sandwich Bar | 2 Park Road, Whitchurch | 301 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 7 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 622 yd | |
| Victoria Fish & Chip | 41 Old Church Road, Whitchurch | 675 yd | |
| Fintans Fish and Chips | 33 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 748 yd | |
| New Empire Take Away | 45 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, 2 - 4 Park Road, Whitchurch | 301 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 - 30 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 739 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 34 - 38 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 785 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 143 Station Road, Llandaff North | 985 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cardiff (express) Tyn-y-parc Road, Whitchurch | 1,057 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 | 205.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.