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Whitchurch and Tongwynlais

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About

Whitchurch and Tongwynlais is a northern ward of Cardiff, encompassing suburban residential areas and a significant portion of the city's rural fringe. The ward includes the historic village of Tongwynlais and the larger suburb of Whitchurch, which features local high streets with independent shops and services. The area is bordered by the River Taff to the west and contains several large parks and recreational grounds within its boundaries.

A dominant feature is Castell Coch, the 19th-century Gothic revival castle set within the ancient woods of Fforest Fawr. This woodland, along with the nearby Taff Trail, provides extensive walking and cycling routes into the surrounding hills. The ward's landscape transitions from urban housing to the forested slopes leading towards Caerphilly, marking the edge of the city's built-up area.

Area overview

On average Whitchurch and Tongwynlais has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais is £55,153 per year. Whitchurch and Tongwynlais is home to around 15,817 people, with a population density of about 1,819.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Population
15,817
Population density
1,819.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.57(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.05(-23%)
Public order
9.8(+19%)
Shoplifting
8.85(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(-1%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,268
90.21%
Other White
362
2.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
138
0.87%
Indian
133
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
121
0.77%
Total population: 15,816

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,986
46.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,923
14.85%
No qualifications
1,782
13.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,530
11.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
860
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 12,948

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,943
43.08%
Owns with a mortgage
2,274
33.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
655
9.59%
Social rents from council
462
6.76%
Other social rented
343
5.02%
Total households: 6,831

Property prices in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 up to £1,320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais 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 Whitchurch and Tongwynlais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£470,000
Flats39£180,000
Semi-Detached67£390,000
Terraced40£288,025

10 years median price trend in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais.

All postcodes in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais

CF141PS

Norman Road

CF157JY

Catherine Drive

CF141ED

The Philog

CF147EQ

Coryton Crescent

CF142AL

Kelston Close

CF147EA

Hollybush Estate

CF157LH

Merthyr Road

CF141AT

Tyn Y Pwll Road

CF141NS

Clas Tynewydd

CF141EB

The Philog

CF141LX

Bishops Road

CF157JW

Catherine Drive

CF831NG

Heol-Pen-Y-Bryn

CF147HY

Longwood Drive

CF141JZ

Heol Waun Y Nant

CF146UP

Rhiwbina Hill

CF141HL

Heol Coed Cae

CF147JQ

Clos Y Gamlas

CF142DD

Heol Mathew

CF141LG

Daviss Terrace

CF141AQ

Brookside Court

CF142AT

Heol Don

CF157NL

Queen Street

CF142DH

Heol Rhayader

CF147AY

Park Lane

CF141SB

Heol Pen Y Fai

CF147AX

Park Lane

CF141BT

St Francis Court

CF157NR

Railway Terrace

CF141AG

Tyn Y Pwll Road

CF141NU

Tynant

CF142DZ

Church Road

CF141HX

Kenfig Road

CF141QG

Clas Yorath

CF142TF

Velindre Road

CF141JR

Court Close

CF141HS

Wauntreoda Road

CF147EF

Pendwyallt Road

CF142NQ

College Close

CF142EJ

Kingsland Road

CF141HJ

Heol Coed Cae

CF146BG

Tyn Y Parc Road

CF141QP

Greenclose Road

CF142TT

Penydarren Drive

CF142AG

Kelston Road

CF142NU

College Road

CF141AJ

Old Church Road

CF157JT

Catherine Drive

CF157LS

Pantgwynlais

CF141BY

Tyn Y Pwll Mews

CF142AU

Heol Don

CF142TH

Samuels Crescent

CF147DW

Hollybush Estate

CF142BW

Elm Grove Road

CF147ED

Hollybush Estate

CF141EP

Silver Birch Close

CF147BD

Park Lane

CF157NT

Heol-Yr-Ynys

CF141LY

Bishops Road

CF147BQ

Park Road

CF141JP

Clas Teilo

CF141QL

Caegwyn Road

CF147EX

Meadowgate Close

CF141JY

Heol Gabriel

CF147AN

Park Avenue

CF141RF

Manor Way

CF141PT

Plas Treoda

CF141DE

Merthyr Road

CF157LZ

Hermon Hill

CF147TF

Pantmawr Road

CF146BR

Treoda Court

CF141QN

Caegwyn Road

CF142XH

Penlline Road

CF141BU

Ty'n-Y-Pwll Road

CF147AQ

Park Crescent

CF141AS

Tyn Y Pwll Road

CF141PZ

Cottrell Road

CF142BT

Westbourne Road

CF141LF

Ffordd Celyn

CF141QB

Yorath Road

CF141NE

Bishops Close

CF142AW

Firwood Close

CF141NW

Maes Glas

CF147AG

St Johns Crescent

CF141PH

Bishops Close

CF147DD

Heol Pentwyn

CF142AA

Penlline Road

CF142BX

Heol Blakemore

CF141DH

Merthyr Road

CF147AH

St Marys Road

CF147EW

Longwood Drive

CF147BZ

Heol Pant Y Rhyn

CF142AF

Plas Y Llan

CF147XB

Park Road

CF147BA

Park Lane

CF141ND

Bishops Close

CF141PD

Bishops Close

CF141AP

Glan Y Nant Road

CF157LW

Green Meadow Drive

CF141NG

Bishops Close

Data Sources

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