CF15 7JQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Road, 0.4km from Tongwynlais in Tongwynlais. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF15, CF15 7JQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k. 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 7JQ are sourced from Output Area W00009716 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE ROAD, CF15 7JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, CF15 7JQ.
313
43
£ 43,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF15 7JQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF15 7JQ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF15 7JQ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 272,500
10 sales · Mean £ 264,750
Semi-Detached
£ 252,500
3 sales · Mean £ 237,801
Detached
£ 585,000
3 sales · Mean £ 523,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF15 7JQ has low crime rates — 41 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- MSC NUTRITION LTD1.0 km
- MSC NUTRITION LTD1.0 km
- Castle Farm Dairy0.9 km
- DJ Reed Markets0.8 km
- Farmers Pantry Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Forest Tea Room0.4 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.4 km
- Forest Tea Room0.4 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.4 km
- Plan 2 Ride0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hard Lines1.0 km
- Hard Lines1.0 km
- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.5 km
- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The lewis arms0.4 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.4 km
- Tynant Inn1.0 km
- The lewis arms0.4 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taffs Well1.1 km
- Coryton2.1 km
- Radyr2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Drive0.1 km
- Castell Coch View0.2 km
- Castell Coch View0.2 km
- Lewis Arms0.4 km
- Wyndham Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF157JQ · Data under Open Government Licence