Maes Y Draenog is in Tongwynlais, Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF15 7JL is located in the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff North. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maes Y Draenog, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF15 7JU, CF15 7JT, CF15 7JZ, CF15 7JQ, CF15 7JR, CF15 7JY, CF15 7JX, CF15 7JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF15 7JL 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 | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CF15 7JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 25.7% | 30% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 56.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (87%) 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 | 55% | 53.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 57% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 94.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Y Draenog was 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Taff's Well average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maes Y Draenog has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Taff's Well and the 325th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Maes Y Draenog, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-01-16 | £452,512 |
| 2 Maes Y Draenog, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-09-15 | £356,129 |
| 20 Maes Y Draenog, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-30 | £386,527 |
| 2 Maes Y Draenog, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-08-30 | £361,489 |
| 1 Maes Y Draenog, Cardiff, Cardiff Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-06-15 | £464,231 |
CF15 7JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
CF15 7JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongwynlais Primary School Merthyr Road , Tongwynlais CF15 7LF | - not rated | 721 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coryton Primary School Hollybush Estate , Whitchurch CF14 7DS | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y G G Gwaelod y Garth Main Road , Gwaelodygarth CF15 9HJ | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynnon Taf Primary School Cardiff Road , Taffs Well CF15 7PR | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Deri Primary School Caer Graig , Radyr CF15 8RD | - not rated | 2,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Tea Room | Caerphilly Mountain Project Heol-y-fforest, Tongwynlais | 286 yd | |
| Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch | Castell Coch Castle Road, Tongwynlais | 548 yd | |
| Tonthai street food cafe | 2B Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais | 638 yd | |
| FIRST LIGHT CAFE LTD | 51A Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais | 658 yd | |
| Coffi HQ Ltd | Unit 3, Cardiff Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lewis arms | Lewis Arms, 1 Mill Road, Tongwynlais | 634 yd | |
| Tongwynlais RFC | 53 Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais | 653 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.