Watkins Square is in Llanishen, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 5FL is located in the Llanishen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watkins Square, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 5FJ, CF14 4NH, CF14 5FG, CF14 5ES, CF14 5EQ, CF14 4NF, CF14 4NG, CF14 4SN, CF14 4SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 5FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 52.5% | 49.1% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 36% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 9.9% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 60.9% | 59.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5FL this area, 9.1% 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 52.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 81.4% | 76.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Arab | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 83.9% | 75.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 75.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 13.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watkins Square was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Cyncoed average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Watkins Square has the 10th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed and the 94th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot 128 Watkins Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-28 | £351,711 |
| 116 Watkins Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2025-03-21 | £187,271 |
| 124 Watkins Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-21 | £254,455 |
| 126 Watkins Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-02-14 | £351,149 |
| 100 Watkins Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2024-12-19 | £165,166 |
CF14 5FL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanishen Fach Primary School Heol Uchaf , Rhiwbina CF14 6SS | - not rated | 940 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol-Y-Wern Llangrannog Road , Llanishen CF14 5BL | - not rated | 945 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School Maes-Y-Coed Road , Heath CF14 4HG | - not rated | 998 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School Lon Uchaf , Rhiwbeina CF14 6HL | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed Glas Primary School Ty Glas Avenue , Llanishen CF14 5DW | - not rated | 1,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Russell | 40 Waun-y-groes Avenue, Rhiwbina | 391 yd | |
| Scene Cuisine | 47 Beulah Road, Rhiwbina | 435 yd | |
| Nine Giants | Nine Giants Hotel Thornhill Road, Rhiwbina | 443 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit 4a, Ty Glas Retail Park Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen | 617 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Outlet | Woodland House Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corky's | 11 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 893 yd | |
| Church Inn / K-Town,/Chik Box and Locked and Loaded | Church Inn Ty Glas Road, Llanishen | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chop Suey House | 319 Caerphilly Road, Heath | 731 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 783 yd | |
| Gateway of India | 236 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina | 830 yd | |
| Little People Store | 2B Heol-y-deri, Rhiwbina | 854 yd | |
| Mandarin Chinese Takeaway | 95A Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Retail Ltd | 18 - 20 Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 249 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 268 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl, 170 Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 638 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks & Spencer Plc Unit 1, Ty Glas Retail Park Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen | 646 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.