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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

CF157JQ

Castle Road

CF157NR

Railway Terrace

CF141PR

Mervyn Road

CF141QD

Yorath Road

CF147EY

Ty Celyn Mews

CF141BX

Ashchurch Row

CF142DF

Heol Booker

CF147AG

St Johns Crescent

CF147DX

Hollybush Estate

CF147HY

Longwood Drive

CF141DZ

The Philog

CF141EP

Silver Birch Close

CF142BN

Rushbrook Close

CF147AS

Foreland Road

CF157NN

Queen Street

CF147DT

Hollybush Estate

CF141BT

St Francis Court

CF141LD

Glas Heulog

CF142BA

Clos Newydd

CF142NP

College Road

CF142TG

Velindre Road

CF147AW

Park Lane

CF147JR

Maes Y Cored

CF141AY

Heol Y Forlan

CF141PA

Bishops Close

CF142EL

Kingsland Road

CF142TE

Velindre Road

CF157NT

Heol-Yr-Ynys

CF141AH

Victoria Road

CF141HH

Heol Y Gors

CF141NT

Tynant

CF142DX

Church Road

CF142HF

Clos Ystum Taf

CF146DL

Clos Treoda

CF147BR

Park Road

CF157LB

St Michaels Close

CF141LT

Bishops Road

CF141LZ

Bishops Road

CF141QQ

Westfield Road

CF142DG

Heol Booker

CF147TH

Gerddi Ty Celyn

CF147XZ

Forest Farm Road

CF141EE

Retford Court

CF157LL

Birch Hill

CF141AE

Old Church Road

CF141BY

Tyn Y Pwll Mews

CF141HB

Heol Madoc

CF141JQ

Heol Cattwg

CF141PJ

Bishops Close

CF157AD

Merthyr Road

CF141LW

Bishops Road

CF142AE

Orchard Drive

CF142NT

College Road

CF147EW

Longwood Drive

CF157NS

Market Street

CF141HX

Kenfig Road

CF141NY

Felin Fach

CF141PY

Barrington Road

CF141QJ

Manor Rise

CF141RY

Heol Wernlas

CF147BQ

Park Road

CF147DP

Whitworth Square

CF147EB

Hollybush Estate

CF147EH

Pendwyallt Road

CF157YZ

Castle Road

CF142DE

Bryn Heulog

CF142AS

Heol Don

CF142BL

Westbourne Crescent

CF142XJ

Penlline Road

CF147BU

Lon Y Celyn

CF147ZB

Longwood Drive

CF157NP

Taff Street

CF141DA

Merthyr Road

CF141DQ

Warren Evans Court

CF141LE

Clos Cornel

CF141NR

Ty Newydd

CF141NW

Maes Glas

CF141PP

Heol Gwrgan

CF147EX

Meadowgate Close

CF141HZ

Birchwood Gardens

CF141JP

Clas Teilo

CF141PG

Bishops Close

CF142BX

Heol Blakemore

CF142BY

Heol Penlan

CF142NU

College Road

CF147YU

Longwood Drive

CF157JW

Catherine Drive

CF157LW

Green Meadow Drive

CF157LZ

Hermon Hill

CF141DJ

Merthyr Road

CF141JR

Court Close

CF141QG

Clas Yorath

CF141QN

Caegwyn Road

CF141SA

Clas Illtyd

CF142AA

Penlline Road

CF142TQ

Velindre Road

CF157LG

Merthyr Road

CF141AP

Glan Y Nant Road

CF142AT

Heol Don

CF142EF

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Data Sources

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