Amberheart Drive is in Thornhill, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF14 9HA 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 Amberheart Drive, Thornhill, Cardiff, CF14 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF14 9ES, CF14 9HH, CF14 9HE, CF14 9HD, CF14 9HF, CF14 9HJ, CF14 9HB, CF14 0FL, CF14 9DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF14 9HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF14 9HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 27.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 59.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 59% | 57.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around CF14 9HA this area, 5.4% 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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 49.6% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 91.1% | 93.5% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amberheart Drive was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Lisvane and Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Amberheart Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Lisvane and Thornhill and the 316th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Amberheart Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-09-14 | £424,068 |
| 15 Amberheart Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2019-01-18 | £450,768 |
| 25 Amberheart Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-08-30 | £530,859 |
| 18 Amberheart Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-07-14 | £450,110 |
| 9 Amberheart Drive, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £274,950 | 2016-06-17 | £402,788 |
CF14 9HA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Heol Hir , Thornhill CF14 9UD | - not rated | 332 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llysfaen Primary School Rowan Way , Lisvane CF14 0TB | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christ The King R.C. Primary School Everest Avenue , Llanishen CF14 5AS | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanishen High School Heol Hir , Llanishen CF14 5YL | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol-Y-Wern Llangrannog Road , Llanishen CF14 5BL | - not rated | 1,668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cottage | The Old Cottage Cherry Orchard Road, Lisvane | 190 yd | |
| Ty Mawr Arms | Ty Mawr Arms Graig Road, Lisvane | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Excalibur Drive, Thornhill | 896 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.