Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

WATKINS SQUARE, CF14 5FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKINS SQUARE, CF14 5FJ.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF14 5FJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CF14 5FJ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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.

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

CF14 5FJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Watkins Square, 0.8km from Rhydwaedlyd in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Llanishen ward and the Cardiff North constituency.

For families considering a move, CF14 5FJ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k. 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 5FJ are sourced from Output Area W00010199 (shared with 85 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 5FJ. 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 / British80.0%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
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

Flat

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

Semi-Detached

£ 324,000

6 sales · Mean £ 318,166

Terraced

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 255,833

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

CF14 5FJ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Shoplifting53
Public order21
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft17

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl Foodstores0.5 km
  • Lidl Foodstores0.5 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Canton Chop Suey House0.7 km
  • Canton Chop Suey House0.7 km
  • Mandarin Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Mandarin Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Little People Store0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Llangranog Stores0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • The Honey Pot0.8 km
  • Llangranog Stores0.8 km
  • The Honey Pot0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Bethel Lunch Club0.8 km
  • Caffe Fach0.8 km
  • Bethel Lunch Club0.8 km
  • Caffe Fach0.8 km
  • Aroma Coffee Outlet0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Church Inn0.9 km
  • Church Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birchgrove0.4 km
  • Ty Glas0.8 km
  • Rhiwbina1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Caerphilly Crossroads0.1 km
  • Caerphilly Crossroads0.1 km
  • Morrison's0.1 km
  • Morrison's0.2 km
  • Caerphilly Crossroads0.2 km