Thornhill Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 6PR is located in the Rhiwbina electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornhill Road, Cardiff, CF14 6PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 6PJ, CF14 5HE, CF14 6PH, CF14 6PE, CF14 6PN, CF14 5EL, CF14 6PF, CF14 5HB, CF14 6QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 6PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.5% | 29.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 50.4% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 49.5% | 43.1% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 34.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 15.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 40.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 92.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 95.1% | 94% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Road was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% higher than the Rhiwbina average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Thornhill Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rhiwbina and the 317th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Thornhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-01-21 | £170,874 |
| 71A Thornhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-02-02 | £115,683 |
| 69A Thornhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-10-19 | £115,541 |
| 71 Thornhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-04-14 | £243,810 |
| 69A Thornhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-09-16 | £190,385 |
CF14 6PR 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 retired residents living in CF14 6PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanishen Fach Primary School Heol Uchaf , Rhiwbina CF14 6SS | - not rated | 394 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol-Y-Wern Llangrannog Road , Llanishen CF14 5BL | - not rated | 560 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School Lon Uchaf , Rhiwbeina CF14 6HL | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Special School Heol Brynglas , Rhiwbina CF14 6UJ | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanishen High School Heol Hir , Llanishen CF14 5YL | - not rated | 1,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Giants | Nine Giants Hotel Thornhill Road, Rhiwbina | 159 yd | |
| Dusty's | 9 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 364 yd | |
| Rogue Welsh Cake Cafe | 13 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 374 yd | |
| Bethel Lunch Club | Bethel Church Bethel Place, Llanishen | 447 yd | |
| Caffe Fach | 91 Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corky's | 11 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 371 yd | |
| Church Inn / K-Town,/Chik Box and Locked and Loaded | Church Inn Ty Glas Road, Llanishen | 1,011 yd | |
| The Pendragon | The Pendragon Excalibur Drive, Thornhill | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Greggs Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 251 yd | |
| Mandarin Chinese Takeaway | 95A Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 515 yd | |
| Little People Store | 2B Heol-y-deri, Rhiwbina | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 251 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 18 - 20 Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 526 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 567 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Marks & Spencer Plc Unit 1, Ty Glas Retail Park Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen | 886 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 8 Heol-y-deri, Rhiwbina | 1,008 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.