Merlin Close is in Thornhill, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 9AW is located in the Lisvane and Thornhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merlin Close, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 9AR, CF14 9AX, CF14 9DR, CF14 9AT, CF14 9AQ, CF14 5LA, CF14 9AS, CF14 5AG, CF14 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 9AW 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 | 50.3% | 50.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 40.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 41.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 46.5% | 48.3% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 7.7% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 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 | 19% | 13.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 7.4% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 40.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 87% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 95.8% | 90% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 90.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Close was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% higher than the Lisvane and Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merlin Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lisvane and Thornhill and the 367th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Merlin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,470 | 2025-06-25 | £303,060 |
| 12 Merlin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-05-30 | £311,211 |
| 3 Merlin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-09-26 | £400,160 |
| 30 Merlin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-07-26 | £357,452 |
| 10 Merlin Close, Cardiff, Cardiff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-09-20 | £352,339 |
CF14 9AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol-Y-Wern Llangrannog Road , Llanishen CF14 5BL | - not rated | 541 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Heol Hir , Thornhill CF14 9UD | - not rated | 857 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanishen High School Heol Hir , Llanishen CF14 5YL | - not rated | 878 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanishen Fach Primary School Heol Uchaf , Rhiwbina CF14 6SS | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ The King R.C. Primary School Everest Avenue , Llanishen CF14 5AS | - not rated | 1,142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Lunch Club | Bethel Church Bethel Place, Llanishen | 606 yd | |
| Rogue Welsh Cake Cafe | 13 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 647 yd | |
| Dusty's | 9 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 658 yd | |
| Fintans | 11 Station Road, Llanishen | 993 yd | |
| The Local FTG | 16 Station Road, Llanishen | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pendragon | The Pendragon Excalibur Drive, Thornhill | 468 yd | |
| Corky's | 11 Llangranog Road, Llanishen | 650 yd | |
| Church Inn / K-Town,/Chik Box and Locked and Loaded | Church Inn Ty Glas Road, Llanishen | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Greggs Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Excalibur Drive, Thornhill | 265 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 46 - 48 Station Road, Llanishen | 1,045 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina | 1,073 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.