CF15 7JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Road, 0.8km from Tongwynlais in Tongwynlais. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF15, CF15 7JR offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 7JR are sourced from Output Area W00009716 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE ROAD, CF15 7JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, CF15 7JR.
313
43
£ 43,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF15 7JR 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF15 7JR combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £500k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF15 7JR. The average age is 42.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
2 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF15 7JR is moderate at 66 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 Room0.0 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.6 km
- Forest Tea Room0.0 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.6 km
- Plan 2 Ride0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Spar0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The lewis arms0.8 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.8 km
- The lewis arms0.8 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.9 km
- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taffs Well1.1 km
- Coryton2.3 km
- Radyr2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF157JR · Data under Open Government Licence