Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

MERTHYR ROAD, CF15 7LF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

366

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF15 7LF 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.

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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF15 7LF spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

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

CF15 7LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merthyr Road, 0.0km from Tongwynlais in Tongwynlais. Administratively it sits within Whitchurch and Tongwynlais ward and the Cardiff North constituency.

For families considering a move, CF15 7LF represents 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 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 7.4% year-on-year. 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 7LF are sourced from Output Area W00009718 (shared with 17 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 7LF. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 237,500

3 sales · Mean £ 255,833

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

CF15 7LF has low crime rates — 49 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 offences58
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order11
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Forest Tea Room0.9 km
  • Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.6 km
  • Forest Tea Room0.9 km
  • Lew's Coffee Shop @ Castell Coch0.6 km
  • Eurest @ Asda1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt)0.8 km
  • Castle Farm Dairy0.6 km
  • DJ Reed Markets0.5 km
  • Farmers Pantry Ltd0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Walmart Supercentre1.0 km
  • Asda Walmart Supercentre1.0 km
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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 arms0.1 km
  • Tongwynlais RFC0.1 km
  • Tynant Inn0.7 km
  • The lewis arms0.1 km
  • Tongwynlais RFC0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Annie B’s Fish Bar0.0 km
  • Annie B’s Fish Bar0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Taffs Well1.4 km
  • Radyr1.7 km
  • Coryton1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michael`s Close0.0 km
  • Iron Bridge0.1 km
  • Lewis Arms0.1 km
  • Bute Street0.2 km
  • Wyndham Street0.2 km