Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

WHITCHURCH ROAD, CF14 3LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITCHURCH ROAD, CF14 3LZ.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF14 3LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF14 3LZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 31 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF14 3LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitchurch Road, 0.4km from Maendy in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Gabalfa ward and the Cardiff North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CF14 3LZ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CF14 3LZ are sourced from Output Area W00009088 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF14 3LZ. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 189,000

2 sales · Mean £ 189,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF14 3LZ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Vehicle crime53
Shoplifting49
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order23

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Diggste pub company1.0 km
  • Diggste pub company1.0 km
  • Heath Hotel0.4 km
  • Heath Hotel0.4 km
  • CATHAYS BARS Ltd0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.5 km
  • Lifestyle express1.0 km
  • Lifestyle express1.0 km
  • Greggs PLC0.5 km
  • F C Asia Food0.7 km
  • + 41 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.2 km
  • Sodexo at Maindy Hub0.3 km
  • Sunny's Street Food0.2 km
  • Uni Lounge0.5 km
  • Wildflower Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 75 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Heath Kitchen0.3 km
  • Lee's Chinese0.1 km
  • Long Fang Kitchen0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • The Dough Thrower0.1 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.1 km
  • Co-Operative Wholesale Society0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heath Low Level1.6 km
  • Cathays1.6 km
  • Heath High Level1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Companies House0.1 km
  • Companies House0.2 km
  • Newfoundland Road0.2 km
  • Companies House0.2 km
  • Newfoundland Road0.2 km