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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

CF147BU

Lon Y Celyn

CF141AA

Old Church Road

CF141JW

Heol Gabriel

CF142NZ

College Road

CF141RU

Birchgrove Road

CF141JE

Merthyr Road

CF147AU

Park Lane

CF157HX

Pwllhelyg

CF141RE

Manor Way

CF147EN

Coryton Rise

CF142AB

Penlline Road

CF143BA

North Road

CF142HG

Tymawr Road

CF141NF

Bishops Close

CF147AS

Foreland Road

CF141HT

Violet Place

CF142AX

Penlline Road

CF141RX

Heol Dolwen

CF141WL

Glan-Y-Nant Terrace

CF141EN

Bridge Mews

CF141DZ

The Philog

CF147DT

Hollybush Estate

CF141RD

Manor Way

CF157LJ

Bute Street

CF141AU

Anton Court

CF157LF

Merthyr Road

CF147AA

St Margarets Road

CF141EQ

Sunnybank Close

CF142BU

Woodland Road

CF141AR

Glan Y Nant Court

CF142BN

Rushbrook Close

CF141QD

Yorath Road

CF141AN

Glan Y Nant Terrace

CF157LG

Merthyr Road

CF157NH

Ironbridge Road

CF141HB

Heol Madoc

CF147BP

Park Road

CF142XJ

Penlline Road

CF141ER

Norman Road

CF142TB

Hanbury Close

CF157LB

St Michaels Close

CF147DP

Whitworth Square

CF147AP

Park Avenue

CF142BZ

Heol Penlan

CF142NT

College Road

CF157AD

Merthyr Road

CF157YZ

Castle Road

CF141DD

Merthyr Road

CF142HP

Clos Tyclyd

CF157NJ

Ironbridge Road

CF142TA

Harford Close

CF147DR

Whitworth Square

CF142TJ

Velindre Road

CF157LX

Pantgwynlais

CF141BX

Ashchurch Row

CF141QA

Cae Yorath

CF142DX

Church Road

CF142EE

The Parade

CF141JS

Heol Gabriel

CF141PN

Bishops Road

CF141PQ

Mervyn Road

CF157JZ

Catherine Drive

CF147AL

Park Avenue

CF157LQ

Cae Lewis

CF141LP

Bishops Road

CF142BR

Westbourne Road

CF142HF

Clos Ystum Taf

CF142AP

Kelston Place

CF141JT

Heol Gabriel

CF147BL

Park Road

CF147DA

Heol Pant Y Rhyn

CF141RA

Manor Way

CF147EP

Coryton Crescent

CF141QJ

Manor Rise

CF141EA

The Philog

CF142EH

Alfreda Road

CF157NP

Taff Street

CF141DL

Merthyr Road

CF141NY

Felin Fach

CF147DF

Heol Pant Y Rhyn

CF141HR

Franklen Road

CF141BB

Brocastle Road

CF141AZ

Heol Y Forlan

CF141HH

Heol Y Gors

CF147AR

Foreland Road

CF141PE

Bishops Close

CF142AR

Heol Don

CF142BQ

Westbourne Road

CF157LR

Cae Lewis

CF147BT

Lon Y Celyn

CF141EF

Philog Court

CF141NT

Tynant

CF141HQ

Cradoc Road

CF141JX

Heol Gabriel

CF142DF

Heol Booker

CF141HN

Court Road

CF142EN

Athelstan Road

CF141DA

Merthyr Road

CF142TD

Velindre Road

CF142EP

Athelstan Road

Data Sources

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