CF14 7JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forest Farm Road, 0.6km from Griffith, Melin in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7JP are sourced from Output Area W00009751 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST FARM ROAD, CF14 7JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST FARM ROAD, CF14 7JP.
436
41
£ 43,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF14 7JP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF14 7JP — age 41, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF14 7JP. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF14 7JP has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- The Gourmet Butcher0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- Whitchurch Convenience Store0.6 km
- McColls1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Coffi Lab.0.9 km
- Forest Farm Wardens Centre0.7 km
- Gathering Ground0.8 km
- Coffi Lab.0.9 km
- Forest Farm Wardens Centre0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ozzy's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Ozzy's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hollybush Pub and Carvery0.7 km
- Hollybush Pub and Carvery0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Walmart Supercentre1.0 km
- Asda Walmart Supercentre1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coryton0.6 km
- Radyr0.8 km
- Llandaf1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Farm Road0.3 km
- Mellingriffith Drive0.4 km
- Glendower Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF147JP · Data under Open Government Licence