Flaxland Avenue is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 3NT 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 Flaxland Avenue, Cardiff, CF14 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 3NU, CF14 3NE, CF14 3NF, CF14 3JQ, CF14 3NW, CF14 3NG, CF14 3DH, CF4 3NF, CF14 3JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 3NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 57.6% | 60.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 28.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 30.4% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 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 3NT this area, 9.9% 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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 9.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 21.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 45.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 72.7% | 70.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 81.1% | 75.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80.1% | 75.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 10.9% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flaxland Avenue was 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% higher than the Gabalfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flaxland Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Gabalfa and the 408th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Flaxland Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-05 | £331,120 |
| 24 Flaxland Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2022-08-26 | £394,650 |
| 37 Flaxland Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-02-25 | £421,311 |
| 16 Flaxland Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-12-10 | £408,667 |
| 28 Flaxland Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-01-24 | £388,795 |
CF14 3NT 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 3NT 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 | 105 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 63 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 411 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove CF14 1RR | - not rated | 812 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Allensbank Primary School Llanishen Street , Heath CF14 3QE | - not rated | 825 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cathays High School Crown Way , New Zealand Road CF14 3XG | - not rated | 835 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan New Zealand Road , Cathays CF14 3BR | - not rated | 835 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 | 278 yd | |
| GOT BEEF | 83 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 282 yd | |
| Juboraj Express/Biryani Shack | 290 North Road, Gabalfa | 293 yd | |
| Grillhaus | 200 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 338 yd | |
| Waterloo Tea | Ground Floor Commercial Unit, 190 - 194 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Social Club | 29 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 455 yd | |
| The Aneurin Bevan | Aneurin Bevan Caerphilly Road, Heath | 570 yd | |
| Three horse shoes Whitchurch limited | Three Horseshoes Merthyr Road, Whitchurch | 606 yd | |
| The New Inn | 67 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 780 yd | |
| North Star Bar & Kitchen | North Star, 131 North Road, Mynachdy | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Palace | 103 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 214 yd | |
| Yan's Fish Bar | 182 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 384 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 41 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 420 yd | |
| Golden Shine | 370 North Road, Heath | 483 yd | |
| The Monsoon (Cardiff) Ltd Indian Takeaway | 148 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society | 25 - 27 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 477 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 116 - 120 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa | 551 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Parkfield House North Road, Mynachdy | 757 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Unit B Excelsior Industrial Estate Batchelor Road, Gabalfa | 985 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 122 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 1,007 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 | 171.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.