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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 moderate 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
3/10
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
25.61(-30%)
Public order
9.86(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.29(-36%)
Shoplifting
8.85(+28%)
Vehicle crime
7.71(+146%)
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%
Irish
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £334,000 in Whitchurch and Tongwynlais area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,400,000.

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
Detached30£450,000
Flats36£176,500
Semi-Detached60£375,000
Terraced31£292,000

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

CF141DS

St Davids Road

CF141AN

Glan Y Nant Terrace

CF142AB

Penlline Road

CF142TL

Velindre Road

CF141DD

Merthyr Road

CF141PX

Llancaiach Road

CF141QL

Caegwyn Road

CF141RB

Manor Way

CF142AG

Kelston Road

CF146UP

Rhiwbina Hill

CF147BH

Regent Gardens

CF147EE

Hollybush Estate

CF141PD

Bishops Close

CF147JQ

Clos Y Gamlas

CF157NL

Queen Street

CF142AU

Heol Don

CF142BW

Elm Grove Road

CF147DU

Hollybush Estate

CF147TA

Pantmawr Road

CF157JT

Catherine Drive

CF157LH

Merthyr Road

CF141AZ

Heol Y Forlan

CF141NN

Ty Newydd

CF142AW

Firwood Close

CF142EH

Alfreda Road

CF142ND

Coed Arian

CF147AJ

St Johns Place

CF141BW

Ashchurch Close

CF141DT

Beatrice Road

CF141HY

Birchwood Gardens

CF141NL

Erw Las

CF142NQ

College Close

CF142NZ

College Road

CF142TJ

Velindre Road

CF141DR

Warren Evans Court

CF142DB

Heol Chappell

CF141DY

The Philog

CF141EF

Philog Court

CF141HS

Wauntreoda Road

CF142AJ

Kelston Road

CF147AQ

Park Crescent

CF147AT

Park Lane

CF141AU

Anton Court

CF141EJ

The Philog

CF141JY

Heol Gabriel

CF141PS

Norman Road

CF142AF

Plas Y Llan

CF147AP

Park Avenue

CF147BZ

Heol Pant Y Rhyn

CF141ND

Bishops Close

CF141NP

Ty Newydd

CF141PE

Bishops Close

CF142DA

Heol Chappell

CF147AX

Park Lane

CF157JZ

Catherine Drive

CF141DX

The Philog

CF142HP

Clos Tyclyd

CF142TF

Velindre Road

CF147DY

Hollybush Estate

CF147EJ

Coryton Rise

CF141BA

Heol Y Forlan

CF142BH

Tymawr Road

CF142NW

College Road

CF147BL

Park Road

CF147DB

Glas Y Pant

CF157AB

Cae Gwyrdd

CF157LA

Castell Coch View

CF157LS

Pantgwynlais

CF141AF

The Pines

CF141PF

Bishops Close

CF142AD

Penlline Road

CF142EE

The Parade

CF142TD

Velindre Road

CF147EN

Coryton Rise

CF142DY

Church Road

CF147AL

Park Avenue

CF141NS

Clas Tynewydd

CF147ES

Coryton Drive

CF147TB

Pantmawr Road

CF157HW

Llwyn Mallt

CF157JY

Catherine Drive

CF141DU

Brook Road

CF141HR

Franklen Road

CF141HT

Violet Place

CF141LF

Ffordd Celyn

CF141LP

Bishops Road

CF141NU

Tynant

CF141QP

Greenclose Road

CF142BZ

Heol Penlan

CF142DH

Heol Rhayader

CF147DS

Hollybush Estate

CF147ED

Hollybush Estate

CF141AR

Glan Y Nant Court

CF141PW

Heol Stradling

CF147DR

Whitworth Square

CF141LQ

Bishops Place

CF141PT

Plas Treoda

CF141RZ

Clas Isan

CF142AR

Heol Don

CF147BE

Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.