Colwill Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 2QQ 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 Colwill Road, Cardiff, CF14 2QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 2QR, CF14 2QP, CF14 2QS, CF14 2PA, CF14 2QN, CF14 2PB, CF14 2PD, CF14 2QJ, CF14 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 2QQ 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 | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 40% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 45.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.4% | 49.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 27.4% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.2% | 18.7% | -19.5% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 33.5% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| 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 Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.3% | 76.4% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 89.9% | 85% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 85.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwill Road was 115.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% higher than the Llandaff North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwill Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Llandaff North and the 309th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Colwill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2019-07-19 | £245,149 |
| 16 Colwill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2014-10-31 | £239,597 |
| 14 Colwill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2003-12-01 | £278,821 |
CF14 2QQ 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 204 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ | - not rated | 229 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf Heol Y Bont , Gogledd Llandaf CF14 2JL | - not rated | 612 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pencae Highfields , Gillian Road CF5 2QA | - not rated | 781 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH | - not rated | 862 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 | 366 yd | |
| Heathcock | The Heathcock Hotel, 58 - 60 Bridge Street, Llandaff | 644 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility) | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 672 yd | |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium) | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 672 yd | |
| The Gallery | Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Gunner | The Master Gunner Hotel Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 268 yd | |
| Llandaff Rowing Club | The Boat House Bridge Road, Llandaff | 628 yd | |
| Llandaff RFC | Llandaff Rugby Football Club Western Avenue, Llandaff | 721 yd | |
| Llandaff Institute | 10 High Street, Llandaff | 732 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | The Butchers Arms High Street, Llandaff | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabalfa Fish Bar | 59 Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North | 297 yd | |
| Nourish Cardiff Ltd | 27 High Street, Llandaff | 856 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 864 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 864 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 926 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.