New Zealand Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 3BR 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 New Zealand Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 3BW, CF14 3DE, CF14 3BZ, CF14 3BU, CF14 3DB, CF14 3LZ, CF14 3BT, CF14 3JN, CF14 3LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF14 3BR is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.6% | 45.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 57.4% | 54.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 3BR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77% 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 | 69.6% | 77% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 39.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 16.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 61.7% | 58.4% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 28.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3BR 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 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 18% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 61.3% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 4.4% | -4.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 69.2% | 73.1% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 70.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 70.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 11.2% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 11.8% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 70.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Zealand Road was 134.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% higher than the Gabalfa average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
New Zealand Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Gabalfa and the 248th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 New Zealand Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-31 | £291,417 |
| 26 New Zealand Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-04-05 | £303,276 |
| 34 New Zealand Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-27 | £339,878 |
| 4 New Zealand Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-03-07 | £290,747 |
| 14 New Zealand Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-01-25 | £370,080 |
CF14 3BR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3BR 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 | 223 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 62 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 294 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 294 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School 204 North Road , Gabalfa CF14 3BL | - not rated | 334 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 425 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Whitchurch Road , Heath CF14 3JL | - not rated | 699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Companies House Crown Way, Cathays | 114 yd | |
| Panama Restaurant | 15 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 136 yd | |
| The Brass Beetle | 11 - 13 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 138 yd | |
| The Crispy Duck | 21 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 146 yd | |
| New Tuck in Cafe | 126A Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 29 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 174 yd | |
| North Star Bar & Kitchen | North Star, 131 North Road, Mynachdy | 399 yd | |
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 434 yd | |
| Diggste pub company | The Blackweir Tavern, 35 North Road, Cathays | 921 yd | |
| Bar 105 | 105 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modo Pizza Romana | 124A Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 145 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 136 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 152 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese | 98 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 173 yd | |
| The Dough Thrower | 96 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 176 yd | |
| The Monsoon (Cardiff) Ltd Indian Takeaway | 148 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 116 - 120 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 152 yd | |
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society | 25 - 27 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 155 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 387 yd | |
| Tesco | 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays | 816 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore Maindy Road, Cathays | 1,011 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.