Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

MERTHYR ROAD, CF15 7LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTHYR ROAD, CF15 7LE.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF15 7LE's 63% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CF15 7LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merthyr Road, 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 7LE is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7LE are sourced from Output Area W00009720 (shared with 15 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 CF15 7LE. 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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

CF15 7LE has low crime rates — 47 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime7

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Forest Tea Room1.0 km
  • Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.8 km
  • Forest Tea Room1.0 km
  • Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.8 km
  • Eurest @ Asda0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)0.6 km
  • Castle Farm Dairy0.7 km
  • DJ Reed Markets0.4 km
  • Farmers Pantry Ltd0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Walmart Supercentre0.8 km
  • Asda Walmart Supercentre0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gelynis Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Gelynis Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The lewis arms0.3 km
  • Tongwynlais RFC0.3 km
  • Tynant Inn0.8 km
  • The lewis arms0.3 km
  • Tongwynlais RFC0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Annie B’s Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Annie B’s Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taffs Well1.6 km
  • Radyr1.6 km
  • Coryton1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Iron Bridge0.1 km
  • Pantgwynlais0.1 km
  • St Michael`s Close0.2 km
  • Cwm Gwynlais0.3 km
  • Cwm Gwynlais0.3 km