Abbey Close is in Taffs Well, Cardiff and in Taff-Ely district. CF15 7RS is located in the Taff's Well electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pontypridd. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Close, Taffs Well, Cardiff, CF15 7RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF15 7RW, CF15 7NB, CF15 7TT, CF15 7RR, CF15 7RX, CF15 7RQ, CF15 7RT, CF15 7RY, CF15 7RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF15 7RS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 52.8% | 47.6% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 52.4% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 29.2% | 39.9% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 44.6% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.3% | 43.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 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 | 26.9% | 19.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 18.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 30.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.5% | 96.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Close was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen and the 397th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Abbey Close, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-01 | £278,541 |
| 9 Abbey Close, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-01 | £189,365 |
| 12 Abbey Close, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-01-21 | £274,480 |
| 9 Abbey Close, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-08-16 | £205,727 |
| 21 Abbey Close, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taff Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-08-06 | £346,064 |
CF15 7RS 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffynnon Taf Primary School Cardiff Road , Taffs Well CF15 7PR | - not rated | 933 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y G G Gwaelod y Garth Main Road , Gwaelodygarth CF15 9HJ | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tongwynlais Primary School Merthyr Road , Tongwynlais CF15 7LF | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Deri Primary School Caer Graig , Radyr CF15 8RD | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Radyr Primary School Park Road , Radyr CF15 8DF | - not rated | 3,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch | Castell Coch Castle Road, Tongwynlais | 959 yd | |
| Soup Dragons at The Community Hub | Taffs Well & Nantgarw Community Hub, Cardiff Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Forest Tea Room | Caerphilly Mountain Project Heol-y-fforest, Tongwynlais | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taffs Well AFC | Rhiw'r Ddar | 781 yd | |
| Taffs Well Inn | Cardiff Road | 1,036 yd | |
| Taffs Well Ex Service & Social Club | Cardiff Road | 1,087 yd | |
| Taffs Well RFC | Glan-Y-Llyn Industrial Estate | 1,087 yd | |
| Fagins Ale & Chop House | 8 Cardiff Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taffs Well Post Office | 27 Cardiff Road | 578 yd | |
| Hard Lines | Unit 13, Fairfield Industrial Estate Main Road, Gwaelod-y-garth | 738 yd | |
| Golden Well | 20 Cardiff Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 30 Cardiff Road | 654 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 | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.