CF15 7JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Catherine Drive, 0.6km from Tongwynlais in Tongwynlais. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF15 7JU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 16.7% 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 7JU are sourced from Output Area W00009719 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHERINE DRIVE, CF15 7JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE DRIVE, CF15 7JU.
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£ 43,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF15 7JU 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 7JU has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF15 7JU. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 221,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF15 7JU has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Forest Tea Room0.3 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.5 km
- Forest Tea Room0.3 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.5 km
- Plan 2 Ride0.6 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- DJ Reed Markets0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- DJ Reed Markets0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The lewis arms0.5 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.6 km
- The lewis arms0.5 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.6 km
- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taffs Well1.2 km
- Coryton2.1 km
- Radyr2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Drive0.1 km
- Castell Coch View0.4 km
- Castell Coch View0.4 km
- Lewis Arms0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF157JU · Data under Open Government Licence