Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

FESTINIOG ROAD, CF14 2QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FESTINIOG ROAD, CF14 2QS.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CF14 2QS is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF14 2QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Festiniog Road, 0.3km from Gabalfa in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff North ward and the Cardiff North constituency.

For families considering a move, CF14 2QS represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 11.3% 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 CF14 2QS are sourced from Output Area W00009240 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF14 2QS. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 221,000

6 sales · Mean £ 228,000

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Terraced

£ 260,000

8 sales · Mean £ 243,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF14 2QS has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Llandaff Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • B and M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Llandaff Institute0.8 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.6 km
  • The Black Lion0.9 km
  • Llandaff Institute0.8 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • A La Carte1.0 km
  • Baxterstorey 5041 Cardiff Ty Oldfield0.7 km
  • Cardiff Met Students Union Llandaf Campus Centre0.8 km
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility)0.8 km
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium)0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.9 km
  • YO! To Go0.9 km
  • Nourish Cardiff Ltd0.9 km
  • YO! To Go0.9 km
  • Gabalfa Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandaf1.0 km
  • Danescourt1.1 km
  • Fairwater1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Boncath Road0.1 km
  • Boncath Rd0.1 km
  • Gabalfa Library0.2 km
  • Bacton Road0.2 km
  • Bacton Road0.2 km