Whitworth Square is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 7DR is located in the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitworth Square, Cardiff, CF14 7DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 7DP, CF14 7EF, CF14 7EH, CF14 7ET, CF14 7EB, CF14 7ED, CF14 7EA, CF14 7EL, CF14 7EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF14 7DR is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 44.7% | 43.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 55.3% | 56.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 7DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 48% | 51.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 29.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 46.5% | 49.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 30.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 28% | 20.9% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 41.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.8% | 84.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 91.7% | 87% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 87.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitworth Square was 277.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.7% higher than the Taff's Well average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Whitworth Square has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Taff's Well and the 37th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Whitworth Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-08-29 | £370,721 |
| 69 Whitworth Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-08-01 | £182,500 |
| 61 Whitworth Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-05-30 | £171,613 |
| 52 Whitworth Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-11-22 | £337,217 |
| 26 Whitworth Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-03-25 | £405,180 |
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coryton Primary School Hollybush Estate , Whitchurch CF14 7DS | - not rated | 278 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tongwynlais Primary School Merthyr Road , Tongwynlais CF15 7LF | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radyr Primary School Park Road , Radyr CF15 8DF | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Special School Heol Brynglas , Rhiwbina CF14 6UJ | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Deri Primary School Caer Graig , Radyr CF15 8RD | - not rated | 1,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest @ Asda | Asda Cardiff Coryton Longwood Drive, Whitchurch | 295 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonald's Longwood Drive, Whitchurch | 430 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Starbucks Longwood Drive, Whitchurch | 527 yd | |
| Forest Farm Wardens Centre | Forest Farm Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch | 844 yd | |
| Cytiva | Cardiff Laboratories Forest Farm Road, Whitchurch | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Pub and Carvery | Hollybush Inn Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch | 180 yd | |
| Whitchurch Golf Club | Whitchurch Golf Club Pantmawr Road, Rhiwbina | 746 yd | |
| The Pantmawr Inn | The Pantmawr Inn Tyla Teg, Rhiwbina | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda Cardiff Coryton Longwood Drive, Whitchurch | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Walmart Supercentre | Asda Cardiff Coryton Longwood Drive, Whitchurch | 295 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 | 88.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.6% |
| 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 | 203.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.