Waterston Road, Cardiff, CF14 2SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 2SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.1%	-0.3%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	48.6%	48.9%	0.3%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 2SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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	41.5%	44.5%	3.0%	37.9%	6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	40.7%	36%	-4.7%	44.2%	-8.2%
Separated	2%	1.5%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	9.3%	12.1%	2.8%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	6.5%	5.9%	-0.6%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	51.4%	49.3%	-2.1%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	24.3%	25.1%	0.8%	33.6%	-8.5%
Fair health	11.6%	14.7%	3.1%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	10%	8.2%	-1.8%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 2SS this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.8%	29%	-10.8%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	9.9%	-8.0%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	16.5%	4.3%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.5%	2.7%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	12.1%	5.2%	16.9%	-4.8%
Degree or Similar	11%	23.9%	12.9%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	9.3%	2.9%	-6.4%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	8.5%	10.4%	1.9%	1.1%	9.3%
Chinese	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	1.6%	1.9%
Black African	3.6%	2.2%	-1.4%	2.5%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	2.2%	-0.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	5.7%	5.4%	0.8%	4.9%
White	77.5%	66.8%	-10.7%	81.4%	-14.6%
Other	0%	3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.1% 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	85.4%	80.1%	-5.3%	83.2%	-3.1%
European Union	2.7%	3%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	3%	3.3%	0.3%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	7.3%	12.5%	5.2%	5.6%	6.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.4%	79.9%	-5.5%	83.2%	-3.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	16%	15.7%	9.8%	6.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	6.1%	1.4%	-4.7%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	7.9%	0%	-7.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	2.5%	0.5%	2.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	36%	46.2%	-10.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	18.3%	6.5%	11.8%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Waterston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterston Road was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% higher than the Llandaff North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Waterston Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Llandaff North and the 346th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF14 2SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Waterston Road are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cardiff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waterston Road, Cardiff, CF14 2SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF14 2SS

Average Price
£259,349

Semi-Detached
£271,064

Terraced
£242,947

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waterston Road

Average Price
£264,801

Semi-Detached
£269,404

Terraced
£254,062

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waterston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Waterston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-10-04	£269,164
7 Waterston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-05-06	£244,503
18 Waterston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2021-01-22	£283,758
17 Waterston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,500	2020-02-18	£290,981
8 Waterston Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£267,500	2019-10-03	£350,306

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF14 2SS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	43
Retired	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	33
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	22
Student (economically inactive)	17
Unemployed	11
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Education	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Construction	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Manufacturing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gabalfa Primary School Colwill Road , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ	- not rated	287 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Meadowbank Special School Colwill Rd , Gabalfa CF14 2QQ	- not rated	449 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	494 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf Heol Y Bont , Gogledd Llandaf CF14 2JL	- not rated	972 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
The Cathedral School Cardiff Road , Llandaff CF5 2YH	- not rated	1,096 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lew's Coffee Shop @ The Hyb	Llandaff North And Gabalfa Hub Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North	637 yd
The Cafe	Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa	676 yd
Costa Ltd	Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa	676 yd
Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility)	Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff	773 yd
Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium)	Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus, 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff	773 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Master Gunner	The Master Gunner Hotel Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North	165 yd
Llandaff RFC	Llandaff Rugby Football Club Western Avenue, Llandaff	865 yd
Llandaff Rowing Club	The Boat House Bridge Road, Llandaff	1,029 yd
Llandaff Institute	10 High Street, Llandaff	1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gabalfa Fish Bar	59 Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North	157 yd
Greggs	Unit 1, Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa	633 yd
YO! To Go	Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa	676 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa		630 yd
Tesco	Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa		676 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF14 2SS postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	94.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF14 2SS