Colwinstone Close is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 2LF 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 Colwinstone Close, Cardiff, CF14 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 2HQ, CF14 2HR, CF14 2LD, CF14 2LA, CF14 2NS, CF14 1LS, CF14 2PF, CF14 1NZ, CF14 2NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 2LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF14 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 43.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 37.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 39.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 34.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 18.5% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.2% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 31% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.1% | 88.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 89.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 90.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwinstone Close was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Llandaff North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwinstone Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Llandaff North and the 379th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Colwinstone Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-15 | £270,795 |
| 21 Colwinstone Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-09-01 | £273,484 |
| 10 Colwinstone Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-08-24 | £265,222 |
| 34 Colwinstone Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2021-05-14 | £297,866 |
| 19 Colwinstone Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-06-27 | £262,039 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 748 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 854 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ | - not rated | 860 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 909 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pencae Highfields , Gillian Road CF5 2QA | - not rated | 997 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 | 455 yd | |
| Aggie's Fusion Cafe | Unit 4 To 5, Avocet House, 88 Station Road, Llandaff North | 619 yd | |
| Salkaara | 125 Station Road, Llandaff North | 647 yd | |
| Cafe Artiste | 121 Station Road, Llandaff North | 651 yd | |
| Mr Brightsides | 109 Station Road, Llandaff North | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Hotel | The Railway Hotel, 132 Station Road, Llandaff North | 612 yd | |
| Pineapple Inn | Pineapple Inn, 39 Station Road, Llandaff North | 656 yd | |
| Maltster's Arms Hotel | 75 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 722 yd | |
| Master Gunner | The Master Gunner Hotel Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 780 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 17 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lotus | 100 Station Road, Llandaff North | 620 yd | |
| New India House | 102 Station Road, Llandaff North | 622 yd | |
| China Garden | 135 Station Road, Llandaff North | 647 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | Five Star Fish Bar, 137 Station Road, Llandaff North | 650 yd | |
| Mango Tree | 65 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 143 Station Road, Llandaff North | 650 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 34 - 38 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 761 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 - 30 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 772 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 | 199.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.