Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

WATERSTON ROAD, CF14 2SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSTON ROAD, CF14 2SS.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF14 2SS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in CF14 2SS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £241,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF14 2SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterston Road, 0.1km from Gabalfa in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llandaff North ward and the Cardiff North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF14 2SS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £241k. 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 2SS are sourced from Output Area W00009236 (shared with 13 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 2SS. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

6 sales · Mean £ 244,333

Terraced

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

Crime around CF14 2SS is moderate at 59 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour49
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order25
Vehicle crime16

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • B and M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • College Stores0.5 km
  • Gabalfa Post Office0.2 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Llandaff Institute1.0 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.9 km
  • Llandaff Institute1.0 km
  • Llandaff Rowing Club0.9 km
  • Master Gunner0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Cardiff Met Students Union Llandaf Campus Centre0.7 km
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (csm Aerium Etraining Facility)0.7 km
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University (The Atrium)0.7 km
  • Costa Ltd0.6 km
  • Jaspers Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • YO! To Go0.6 km
  • YO! To Go0.6 km
  • Gabalfa Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Gabalfa Fish Bar0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandaf1.3 km
  • Danescourt1.5 km
  • Fairwater1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Master Gunner0.1 km
  • Cathedral View0.1 km
  • Master Gunner0.1 km
  • Waterston Rd0.1 km
  • Heol Amlwch0.2 km