College Close is in Whitchurch, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 2NQ 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 College Close, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 1LF, CF14 1NU, CF14 2NW, CF14 1DU, CF14 1DE, CF14 1NT, CF14 1PS, CF14 1EZ, CF14 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF14 2NQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 56.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 44% | 43.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF14 2NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 41.1% | 45.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 32% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 37.1% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 20.3% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 7.4% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 24.8% | 25.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 4.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 35.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Close was 134.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.0% higher than the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais and the 250th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 College Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-01-07 | £728,228 |
| 3 College Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2003-01-31 | £599,415 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch High School Penlline Road , Whitchurch CF14 2XJ | - not rated | 603 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 | 1,018 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 1,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Elms | The Three Elms Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 99 yd | |
| Santiago's Tapas | 77A Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 213 yd | |
| Brook Bistro | 76 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 224 yd | |
| Pizzeria Villaggio | 73 - 73A Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 253 yd | |
| Glass of Bandol | 69 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltster's Arms Hotel | 75 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 237 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 17 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 459 yd | |
| The Plough | 1 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 501 yd | |
| Earl Haig Memorial British Legion | The Royal British Legion, 23 - 25 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 630 yd | |
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Powerleague Cardiff Manor Way, Whitchurch | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Tree | 65 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 279 yd | |
| New Empire Take Away | 45 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 389 yd | |
| Fintans Fish and Chips | 33 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 413 yd | |
| Bombay Mix | 7 Penlline Road, Whitchurch | 551 yd | |
| Victoria Fish & Chip | 41 Old Church Road, Whitchurch | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 34 - 38 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 364 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 - 30 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cardiff (express) Tyn-y-parc Road, Whitchurch | 867 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, 2 - 4 Park Road, Whitchurch | 1,023 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 143 Station Road, Llandaff North | 1,058 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.