Gabalfa Avenue is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 2HW is located in the Llandaff North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gabalfa Avenue, Cardiff, CF14 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 2HU, CF14 2HL, CF14 2JE, CF14 2JD, CF14 2LG, CF14 2HS, CF14 2JA, CF14 2HT, CF14 2PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 2HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 37.4% | 36.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 41.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 25.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 15.2% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 46.5% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 88.7% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93.7% | 91.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.6% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gabalfa Avenue was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Llandaff North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gabalfa Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Llandaff North and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 Gabalfa Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-09-20 | £271,223 |
| 180 Gabalfa Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-12-10 | £309,476 |
| 184 Gabalfa Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2018-09-07 | £270,102 |
| 178 Gabalfa Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-12-16 | £315,614 |
| 166 Gabalfa Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2010-12-17 | £347,651 |
CF14 2HW 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf Heol Y Bont , Gogledd Llandaf CF14 2JL | - not rated | 362 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pencae Highfields , Gillian Road CF5 2QA | - not rated | 613 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 723 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 742 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School Rookwood Close , Llandaff CF5 2NR | - not rated | 1,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lew's Coffee Shop @ The Hyb | Llandaff North And Gabalfa Hub Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 163 yd | |
| Aggie's Fusion Cafe | Unit 4 To 5, Avocet House, 88 Station Road, Llandaff North | 573 yd | |
| Mr Brightsides | 109 Station Road, Llandaff North | 598 yd | |
| Cafe Artiste | 121 Station Road, Llandaff North | 625 yd | |
| Salkaara | 125 Station Road, Llandaff North | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 39 Station Road, Llandaff North | 461 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | The Railway Hotel, 132 Station Road, Llandaff North | 651 yd | |
| Llandaff Rowing Club | The Boat House Bridge Road, Llandaff | 653 yd | |
| Master Gunner | The Master Gunner Hotel Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 723 yd | |
| Llandaff North Rugby Sports & Social Club | 42 Radyr Road, Llandaff North | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lotus | 100 Station Road, Llandaff North | 599 yd | |
| New India House | 102 Station Road, Llandaff North | 604 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | Five Star Fish Bar, 137 Station Road, Llandaff North | 654 yd | |
| China Garden | 135 Station Road, Llandaff North | 659 yd | |
| Gabalfa Fish Bar | 59 Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 143 Station Road, Llandaff North | 654 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.