North Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 3BJ is located in the Gabalfa electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 3DA, CF14 3LB, CF14 3AF, CF14 3DW, CF14 3AL, CF14 3BY, CF14 3BX, CF14 3BH, CF14 3DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 3BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 58.9% | 50.2% | -8.7% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 38.3% | 11.8% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 61.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 27.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3BJ this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 3.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 19.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 62% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.8% | 82.3% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 84.2% | 81.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 81.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Road was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Gabalfa average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
North Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Gabalfa and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 North Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-09-24 | £298,225 |
| 184 North Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £253,421 | 2018-02-28 | £357,362 |
| 180 North Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-11-10 | £347,873 |
| 184 North Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-05-26 | £236,604 |
| 178 North Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £319,500 | 2016-03-31 | £473,948 |
CF14 3BJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF14 3BJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School 204 North Road , Gabalfa CF14 3BL | - not rated | 207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 320 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 320 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food4All And St MarksCity Outreach | St Marks Church, 206 North Road, Gabalfa | 318 yd | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Companies House Crown Way, Cathays | 421 yd | |
| Flamingos@23 | 23 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 426 yd | |
| The Crispy Duck | 21 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 429 yd | |
| Panama Restaurant | 15 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Bar & Kitchen | North Star, 131 North Road, Mynachdy | 205 yd | |
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 29 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 421 yd | |
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 733 yd | |
| Diggste pub company | The Blackweir Tavern, 35 North Road, Cathays | 890 yd | |
| The Aneurin Bevan | Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway Unit 1a, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 130 yd | |
| Long Fang Kitchen | 144 - 146 North Road, Gabalfa | 161 yd | |
| Crust Pizza & Grill | 129A North Road, Mynachdy | 237 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 41 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 418 yd | |
| Silver Palace | 103 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 144 yd | |
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society | 25 - 27 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 116 - 120 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 478 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 803 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Excelsior Road, Gabalfa | 921 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 | 194.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.