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About

Birchgrove sits in north Cardiff, centred on Birchgrove Road and the local railway stop. The area grew as a suburban quarter around the rail link and retains a mix of terraced streets, semi-detached houses and later housing developments. A short parade of shops and a handful of pubs serve day-to-day needs, while churches, a primary school and small community groups provide local services. The Coryton Line station is a regular feature of daily life, with trains running into Cardiff Central and back to Coryton.

Transport and everyday routines shape Birchgrove. Bus routes run along the main roads, and many residents use the rail service for work in the city centre. Behind the residential streets are allotments and playing fields that local clubs use through the year. Long-term traders and independent shops sit alongside newer takeaways and convenience stores, giving the area a practical, neighbourhood feel. The station’s single-platform layout and the parade opposite it act as a local meeting point for people travelling in and out of Birchgrove.

Area overview

On average Birchgrove has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birchgrove is £56,337 per year. Birchgrove is home to around 5,905 people, with a population density of about 5,434.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birchgrove Population
5,905
Population density
5,434.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.85(-65%)
Vehicle crime
7.62(+166%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.74(-64%)
Other theft
4.74(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,923
83.33%
Other White
153
2.59%
Arab
128
2.17%
Indian
104
1.76%
Other
74
1.25%
Total population: 5,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,089
42.96%
Level 3 (A level)
910
18.71%
No qualifications
620
12.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
526
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 4,863

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,111
45.91%
Owns with a mortgage
883
36.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
339
14.01%
Other forms of private rent
39
1.61%
Social rents from council
20
0.83%
Total households: 2,420

Property prices in Birchgrove

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Birchgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birchgrove in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached34£347,500
Detached13£445,000
Flats7£186,000
Terraced25£300,000

10 years median price trend in Birchgrove

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchgrove.

All postcodes in Birchgrove

CF144DB

Rhydhelig Avenue

CF144DN

St Angela Road

CF144AG

Caerphilly Road

CF141QN

Caegwyn Road

CF144QY

Coronation Road

CF141RD

Manor Way

CF143BA

North Road

CF141TS

Keynsham Road

CF144AD

Caerphilly Road

CF141TX

Pantbach Road

CF144DH

St Anthony Road

CF144DD

Rhydhelig Avenue

CF144EA

St Agatha Road

CF144QD

Caerphilly Road

CF141SU

Kyle Crescent

CF141HY

Birchwood Gardens

CF141HS

Wauntreoda Road

CF141RG

Manor Way

CF141ST

Kyle Crescent

CF144PY

Threipland Drive

CF141HW

Llwyn Derw Road

CF141TB

Caegwyn Road

CF141UP

Cae Maen

CF141TW

Pantbach Road

CF141HT

Violet Place

CF141US

Pantbach Road

CF141UR

Pantbach Avenue

CF144XT

Academic Avenue

CF144BE

St Augustine Road

CF144RA

Groveland Road

CF144AX

Dental Drive

CF144EB

St Agatha Road

CF141DZ

The Philog

CF146BP

Tyn Y Parc Road

CF141DY

The Philog

CF144QU

Brookside Close

CF141RX

Heol Dolwen

CF141SY

Heol Nest

CF146BN

Tyn Y Parc Road

CF141QQ

Westfield Road

CF141SD

Nant Y Fedw

CF141EG

Celtic Road

CF141RB

Manor Way

CF141SA

Clas Illtyd

CF144QS

Grove Place

CF141HZ

Birchwood Gardens

CF144DE

Rhydhelig Avenue

CF141HU

Twyn Y Fedwen Road

CF141TD

Caegwyn Road

CF144QX

Groveland Road

CF141TU

Pantbach Road

CF141RE

Manor Way

CF144AB

Lon Y Groes

CF144DF

St Anthony Road

CF141TT

Westfield Avenue

CF141UQ

Cromwell Road

CF141EQ

Sunnybank Close

CF141SR

Kyle Avenue

CF144AR

St Helens Road

CF144AU

St Aidan Crescent

CF144AN

St Agnes Road

CF144QH

Caerphilly Road

CF141DF

Merthyr Road

CF144QQ

Dale Avenue

CF144DA

Rhydhelig Avenue

CF141RJ

Manor Way

CF141EB

The Philog

CF144AE

Caerphilly Road

CF144QP

Toftingall Avenue

CF141EF

Philog Court

CF141SS

Kyle Avenue

CF141TF

Greenfield Avenue

CF141RA

Manor Way

CF141HX

Kenfig Road

CF144AP

St Agnes Road

CF141UA

Pantbach Road

CF141DL

Merthyr Road

CF144AQ

St Georges Road

CF141SW

Kyle Crescent

CF143BP

North Road

CF141SZ

Heol Ifor

CF144QB

Caerphilly Road

CF141UB

Pantbach Road

CF144NR

Caerphilly Road

CF141RS

Birchgrove Road

CF146DF

Lon Y Parc

CF144QA

Caerphilly Road

CF144QN

Dryburgh Avenue

CF144XY

Academic Avenue

CF141RU

Birchgrove Road

CF141RR

Birchgrove Road

CF141RQ

Manor Close

CF144AL

Heath Park Lane

CF141RT

Birchgrove Road

CF146BQ

Tyn Y Parc Road

CF141RL

Manor Way

CF141RW

Birchgrove Cottages

CF144ED

King George V Drive West

CF144BG

St Ambrose Road

CF144QR

Summerfield Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.