CF15 7AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merthyr Road, 0.2km from Greenmeadow in Tongwynlais. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF15 7AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 CF15 7AD are sourced from Output Area W00009721 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTHYR ROAD, CF15 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTHYR ROAD, CF15 7AD.
259
42
£ 43,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF15 7AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF15 7AD's 58% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF15 7AD. The average age is 41.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF15 7AD is moderate at 88 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
6 nearby- Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)0.5 km
- Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)0.5 km
- DJ Reed Markets0.1 km
- Spar0.7 km
- DJ Reed Markets0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hollybush Pub and Carvery0.8 km
- Whitchurch Golf Club1.0 km
- Hollybush Pub and Carvery0.8 km
- Whitchurch Golf Club1.0 km
- The lewis arms0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Eurest @ Asda0.5 km
- GE Healthcare Cardiff Laboratories0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.5 km
- Eurest @ Asda0.5 km
- GE Healthcare Cardiff Laboratories0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Walmart Supercentre0.5 km
- Asda Walmart Supercentre0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gelynis Farm Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Gelynis Farm Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.6 km
- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coryton1.2 km
- Radyr1.5 km
- Whitchurch (Glamorgan)1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cardiff International Hotel0.0 km
- Cardiff International Hotel0.1 km
- Cwm Gwynlais0.2 km
- Cwm Gwynlais0.2 km
- Pantgwynlais0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF157AD · Data under Open Government Licence