Clos Y Gwadd, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF14 9DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	51.2%	48.7%	-2.5%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	48.8%	51.3%	2.5%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

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 9DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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	31.5%	42.4%	10.9%	37.9%	4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	48.4%	-7.0%	44.2%	4.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.9%	0.5%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	9.9%	6.5%	-3.4%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.7%

Health

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 (89.2%) 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	62.2%	56%	-6.2%	48.4%	7.6%
Good health	28.6%	33.2%	4.6%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	5.3%	6%	0.7%	12.7%	-6.7%
Bad health	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around CF14 9DZ this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	4.2%	6.4%	2.2%	18.2%	-11.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9.6%	-2.1%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	13.7%	-4.6%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	5%	1.2%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	13.2%	0.1%	16.9%	-3.7%
Degree or Similar	46.5%	51.6%	5.1%	33.8%	17.8%
Other	2.3%	0.5%	-1.8%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94%	93.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	12.2%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	94.3%	92.5%	-1.8%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	2.2%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	93.6%	0.0%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.2%	3.8%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0.4%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.5%	37.2%	18.3%
Christian	39.6%	46.2%	-6.6%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Clos Y Gwadd Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clos Y Gwadd was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Lisvane and Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Clos Y Gwadd has the 11th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lisvane and Thornhill and the 66th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CF14 9DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 1/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Clos Y Gwadd are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cardiff.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Clos Y Gwadd, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF14 9DZ

Average Price
£520,035

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£520,035

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clos Y Gwadd

Average Price
£531,058

Semi-Detached
£550,305

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£529,308

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clos Y GwaddStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Clos Y Gwadd, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2023-01-04	£542,720
2 Clos Y Gwadd, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building	£499,950	2020-01-09	£632,817
6 Clos Y Gwadd, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building	£327,000	2018-04-27	£444,095
3 Clos Y Gwadd, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2015-07-24	£562,045
6 Clos Y Gwadd, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2008-04-25	£398,983

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF14 9DZ

Employment

CF14 9DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

CF14 9DZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Financial and insurance activities	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornhill Primary School Heol Hir , Thornhill CF14 9UD	- not rated	599 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol-Y-Wern Llangrannog Road , Llanishen CF14 5BL	- not rated	1,468 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llanishen Fach Primary School Heol Uchaf , Rhiwbina CF14 6SS	- not rated	1,627 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llanishen High School Heol Hir , Llanishen CF14 5YL	- not rated	1,751 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Christ The King R.C. Primary School Everest Avenue , Llanishen CF14 5AS	- not rated	1,912 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Miller & Carter Thornhill	Miller And Carter Thornhill Road, Lisvane		662 yd
Ffynnon Wen	Ffynnon Wen Thornhill Road, Lisvane		776 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Pendragon	The Pendragon Excalibur Drive, Thornhill		749 yd
The Old Cottage	The Old Cottage Cherry Orchard Road, Lisvane		1,030 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's Excalibur Drive, Thornhill		755 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF14 9DZ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	335.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	30.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.