CF15 7JT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Catherine Drive, 0.5km from Tongwynlais in Tongwynlais. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF15 7JT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 124.6% year-on-year. 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 7JT are sourced from Output Area W00009719 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHERINE DRIVE, CF15 7JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE DRIVE, CF15 7JT.
330
33
£ 43,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF15 7JT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF15 7JT has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 124.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF15 7JT. The average age is 32.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,750
8 sales · Mean £ 138,062
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Flat
£ 110,000
5 sales · Mean £ 111,000
Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF15 7JT has low crime rates — 37 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
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Forest Tea Room0.4 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.5 km
- Forest Tea Room0.4 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.5 km
- Plan 2 Ride0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Castle Farm Dairy1.0 km
- DJ Reed Markets0.7 km
- Farmers Pantry Ltd1.0 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Tynant Farm Shop1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The lewis arms0.5 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.5 km
- The lewis arms0.5 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.5 km
- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taffs Well1.3 km
- Coryton2.0 km
- Radyr2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Drive0.2 km
- Castell Coch View0.3 km
- Castell Coch View0.3 km
- Lewis Arms0.4 km
- St Michael`s Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF157JT · Data under Open Government Licence