Whitchurch Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 3ND 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 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 3NY, CF14 3NR, CF14 3JP, CF14 3JQ, CF14 3NB, CF14 3NP, CF14 3JZ, CF14 3JY, CF14 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF14 3ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 52.3% | 49.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 64.9% | 61.8% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 27% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 56% | 57.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3ND this area, 9.2% 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 | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 15.1% | -5.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 62% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 77.3% | 69.8% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 77% | 68.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 69.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 10% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitchurch Road was 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Gabalfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitchurch Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Gabalfa and the 505th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-08-11 | £375,365 |
| Flat 3 214 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-03-15 | £157,062 |
| Flat 4 214 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-03-15 | £139,836 |
| Flat 1 214 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-03-15 | £179,355 |
| 236 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £1,251,816 | 2024-02-15 | £1,311,791 |
CF14 3ND 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 3ND 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 | 195 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 59 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 299 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 618 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 651 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 651 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 1,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Standard | 79 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 61 yd | |
| GOT BEEF | 83 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 68 yd | |
| Grillhaus | 200 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 119 yd | |
| Waterloo Tea | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 190 - 194 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 143 yd | |
| Black Salt | 188 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 29 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 237 yd | |
| North Star Bar & Kitchen | North Star, 131 North Road, Mynachdy | 664 yd | |
| Heath Hotel | The Heath, 2 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 785 yd | |
| The Aneurin Bevan | Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath | 788 yd | |
| Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited | Three Horseshoes Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Palace | 103 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 48 yd | |
| Yan's Fish Bar | 182 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 165 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 41 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 203 yd | |
| The Monsoon (Cardiff) Ltd Indian Takeaway | 148 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 272 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 136 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society | 25 - 27 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 260 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 116 - 120 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 618 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 1,051 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.1% |
| 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 | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.