Thornhill Road is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 6ZA is located in the Rhiwbina electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornhill Road, Cardiff, CF14 6ZA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 6PG, CF14 5HG, CF14 6QP, CF14 6QS, CF14 6RG, CF14 6RH, CF14 6RF, CF14 5JU, CF14 5HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF14 6ZA 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 | 51.9% | 49.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.3% | 2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15% | 26% | 11.0% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 50% | -12.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 39.1% | 55.9% | 16.8% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 29.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 13.1% | -9.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 11.2% | -16.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 41.2% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.7% | 94.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Road was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.5% higher than the Rhiwbina average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Thornhill Road has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Rhiwbina and the 464th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 580.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Garage Thornhill Road, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2017-05-24 | £2,988,679 |
CF14 6ZA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6ZA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanishen Fach Primary School Heol Uchaf , Rhiwbina CF14 6SS | - not rated | 159 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol-Y-Wern Llangrannog Road , Llanishen CF14 5BL | - not rated | 605 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School Lon Uchaf , Rhiwbeina CF14 6HL | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Special School Heol Brynglas , Rhiwbina CF14 6UJ | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanishen High School Heol Hir , Llanishen CF14 5YL | - not rated | 1,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty's | 9 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 325 yd | |
| Rogue Welsh Cake Cafe | 13 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 341 yd | |
| Caffe Fach | 91 Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 400 yd | |
| Nine Giants | Nine Giants Hotel Thornhill Road, Rhiwbina | 437 yd | |
| Bethel Lunch Club | Bethel Church Bethel Place, Llanishen | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corky's | 11 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 335 yd | |
| The Pendragon | The Pendragon Excalibur Drive, Thornhill | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Greggs Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 161 yd | |
| Mandarin Chinese Takeaway | 95A Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 161 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 18 - 20 Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 818 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Ashbourn Way, Llanishen | 857 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.