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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

CF141LR

Limebourne Court

CF141AL

Old Church Road

CF147JS

Ffordd Morgannwg

CF141PJ

Bishops Close

CF141NX

Maes Glas

CF157JU

Catherine Drive

CF147EY

Ty Celyn Mews

CF142NP

College Road

CF142DJ

Gwaun Close

CF142ED

Church Road

CF157NS

Market Street

CF157JX

Catherine Drive

CF141PP

Heol Gwrgan

CF142NW

College Road

CF141DN

Merthyr Road

CF147TB

Pantmawr Road

CF157NE

Village Way

CF157JL

Maes Y Draenog

CF142ND

Coed Arian

CF141EG

Celtic Road

CF141RY

Heol Wernlas

CF147JL

Forest Glade

CF141LE

Clos Cornel

CF141DP

Glandwr Place

CF147AJ

St Johns Place

CF141JL

Clas Gabriel

CF142TE

Velindre Road

CF142TS

Melingriffith Drive

CF147BR

Park Road

CF142HB

Cae Tymawr

CF141EE

Retford Court

CF142EB

Clearway Court

CF157LU

Green Meadow Drive

CF141EJ

The Philog

CF147DB

Glas Y Pant

CF147JP

Forest Farm Road

CF141AB

Old Church Road

CF141JQ

Heol Cattwg

CF141NL

Erw Las

CF157HU

Cwm Gwynlais

CF142AE

Orchard Drive

CF141DS

St Davids Road

CF141PU

Heol Stradling

CF142BA

Clos Newydd

CF141LD

Glas Heulog

CF147DS

Hollybush Estate

CF142AY

Heol Don

CF141LU

Bishops Road

CF141DQ

Warren Evans Court

CF141PX

Llancaiach Road

CF147AB

St Margarets Road

CF157JP

Mill Road

CF147EH

Pendwyallt Road

CF147EG

Pendwyallt Road

CF141QH

Manor Rise

CF141RZ

Clas Isan

CF147EE

Hollybush Estate

CF141HF

Heol Y Gors

CF142DE

Bryn Heulog

CF147BS

Lon Y Celyn

CF147BF

Park Road

CF147ET

Pendwyallt Road

CF141PY

Barrington Road

CF142AQ

Cambourne Avenue

CF147BY

Heol Pentwyn

CF157LE

Merthyr Road

CF141QQ

Westfield Road

CF141LT

Bishops Road

CF142AS

Heol Don

CF141LS

Little Mill

CF147YT

Forest Farm Road

CF141HZ

Birchwood Gardens

CF147BG

Clos Coed Hir

CF141BZ

The Philog

CF141QE

Heol Iestyn

CF141JN

Clas Dyfrig

CF142DY

Church Road

CF141NB

Bishops Close

CF147TA

Pantmawr Road

CF147DY

Hollybush Estate

CF141LB

Heol Y Waun

CF141PG

Bishops Close

CF142DB

Heol Chappell

CF141PA

Bishops Close

CF147ZB

Longwood Drive

CF141LQ

Bishops Place

CF142DG

Heol Booker

CF142EF

The Parade

CF147EB

Hollybush Estate

CF147DE

Heol Pant Y Rhyn

CF141NA

Bishops Close

CF141AF

The Pines

CF141AY

Heol Y Forlan

CF141DX

The Philog

CF141HA

Lon Madoc

CF142AJ

Kelston Road

CF147AD

St Margarets Place

CF157LN

Wyndham Street

CF142EG

The Avenue

CF142BY

Heol Penlan

Data Sources

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