CF15 7LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merthyr Road, 0.0km from Tongwynlais in Tongwynlais. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
For families considering a move, CF15 7LF represents 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 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 7.4% 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 7LF are sourced from Output Area W00009718 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTHYR ROAD, CF15 7LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTHYR ROAD, CF15 7LF.
366
39
£ 43,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF15 7LF 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 7LF spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF15 7LF. The average age is 39.3. 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
£ 237,500
3 sales · Mean £ 255,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF15 7LF has low crime rates — 49 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
20 nearby- Forest Tea Room0.9 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.6 km
- Forest Tea Room0.9 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.6 km
- Eurest @ Asda1.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)0.8 km
- Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)0.8 km
- Castle Farm Dairy0.6 km
- DJ Reed Markets0.5 km
- Farmers Pantry Ltd0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Walmart Supercentre1.0 km
- Asda Walmart Supercentre1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gelynis Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Gelynis Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The lewis arms0.1 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.1 km
- Tynant Inn0.7 km
- The lewis arms0.1 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.0 km
- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taffs Well1.4 km
- Radyr1.7 km
- Coryton1.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Michael`s Close0.0 km
- Iron Bridge0.1 km
- Lewis Arms0.1 km
- Bute Street0.2 km
- Wyndham Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF157LF · Data under Open Government Licence