Crystal Glen is in Llanishen, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 5QN is located in the Llanishen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crystal Glen, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 5FA, CF14 5LQ, CF14 5QF, CF14 5PR, CF14 5PS, CF14 5LF, CF14 5LP, CF14 5LR, CF14 0NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF14 5QN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 28.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 15.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 51.2% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.1% | 86% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 92.9% | 87.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 92.6% | 87.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crystal Glen was 136.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 259.4% higher than the Cyncoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crystal Glen has the 8th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cyncoed and the 243rd highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal House Crystal Glen, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2018-10-22 | £11,871 |
| Crystal House Crystal Glen, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2015-12-11 | £295,473 |
| Crystal House Crystal Glen, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2010-08-11 | £119,321 |
CF14 5QN 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School Maes-Y-Coed Road , Heath CF14 4HG | - not rated | 529 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhydypenau Primary School Fidlas Avenue , Llanishen CF14 0NX | - not rated | 597 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed Glas Primary School Ty Glas Avenue , Llanishen CF14 5DW | - not rated | 669 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardiff High School Llandennis Road , Cyncoed CF23 6WG | - not rated | 920 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Court Special School 96a Station Road , Llanishen CF14 5UX | - not rated | 1,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villaggio lakeside | 5 Fidlas Road, Cyncoed | 348 yd | |
| Ostuni | 312 Heathwood Road, Cyncoed | 422 yd | |
| Coffee Plus | 16 Rhyd Y Penau Road, Cyncoed | 466 yd | |
| Cafe Central (Cardiff) Ltd | Llanishen Leisure Centre Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen | 708 yd | |
| Buzz Parks Cafe | Go Air Trampoline Park Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Arches | Three Arches Heathwood Road, Cyncoed | 331 yd | |
| Llanishen RFC | 1 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen | 669 yd | |
| Church Inn / K-Town,/Chik Box and Locked and Loaded | Church Inn Ty Glas Road, Llanishen | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks & Spencer Plc Unit 1, Ty Glas Retail Park Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen | 838 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Maes-y-coed Road, Heath | 885 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 46 - 48 Station Road, Llanishen | 931 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.