CF15 7LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castell Coch View, 0.2km from Tongwynlais in Tongwynlais. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF15 7LA is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k. 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 7LA are sourced from Output Area W00009720 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTELL COCH VIEW, CF15 7LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTELL COCH VIEW, CF15 7LA.
297
42
£ 43,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
CF15 7LA is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF15 7LA. The average age is 41.5. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 249,000
Terraced
£ 199,950
3 sales · Mean £ 195,816
Detached
£ 445,000
9 sales · Mean £ 431,444
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF15 7LA has low crime rates — 45 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
14 nearby- Forest Tea Room0.6 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.4 km
- Forest Tea Room0.6 km
- Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.4 km
- Bronwen Watkins0.9 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)1.0 km
- Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)1.0 km
- Castle Farm Dairy0.7 km
- DJ Reed Markets0.6 km
- Farmers Pantry Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gelynis Farm Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Gelynis Farm Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The lewis arms0.2 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.2 km
- Tynant Inn0.8 km
- The lewis arms0.2 km
- Tongwynlais RFC0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.3 km
- Annie B’s Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Taffs Well1.2 km
- Coryton1.9 km
- Radyr2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Castell Coch View0.0 km
- Castell Coch View0.1 km
- Lewis Arms0.2 km
- St Michael`s Close0.2 km
- Bute Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF157LA · Data under Open Government Licence