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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

CF147AF

St Johns Crescent

CF147AN

Park Avenue

CF147EU

Springhurst Close

CF141NE

Bishops Close

CF141AD

Old Church Road

CF141DE

Merthyr Road

CF141JN

Clas Dyfrig

CF141LA

Glas Canol

CF147BY

Heol Pentwyn

CF147ER

Coryton Close

CF157NX

Clos Caewal

CF141HW

Llwyn Derw Road

CF142BQ

Westbourne Road

CF147AY

Park Lane

CF141LR

Limebourne Court

CF147DW

Hollybush Estate

CF141NH

Bishops Close

CF141RA

Manor Way

CF147DA

Heol Pant Y Rhyn

CF157JR

Castle Road

CF157LP

Wellington Street

CF157LQ

Cae Lewis

CF157JS

Castle Road

CF141EQ

Sunnybank Close

CF141RX

Heol Dolwen

CF142EG

The Avenue

CF157NG

Grants Close

CF157NU

Chapel Mews

CF141JU

Heol Gabriel

CF141QA

Cae Yorath

CF147DD

Heol Pentwyn

CF147DF

Heol Pant Y Rhyn

CF147JN

Forest Farm Road

CF141JT

Heol Gabriel

CF141NZ

Felin Fach

CF141PL

Bishops Close

CF141RF

Manor Way

CF141WL

Glan-Y-Nant Terrace

CF142BT

Westbourne Road

CF147BG

Clos Coed Hir

CF147EQ

Coryton Crescent

CF147TG

Pantmawr Road

CF141BB

Brocastle Road

CF141DW

The Common

CF141HA

Lon Madoc

CF142BP

Westbourne Road

CF147BB

Park Lane

CF147DZ

Hollybush Estate

CF157LX

Pantgwynlais

CF141HE

Heol Y Gors

CF141PH

Bishops Close

CF142BR

Westbourne Road

CF147BS

Lon Y Celyn

CF147EL

Coryton Rise

CF141JZ

Heol Waun Y Nant

CF141LG

Daviss Terrace

CF142EJ

Kingsland Road

CF157JU

Catherine Drive

CF157NJ

Ironbridge Road

CF141DN

Merthyr Road

CF141ER

Norman Road

CF141LU

Bishops Road

CF141LY

Bishops Road

CF142DD

Heol Mathew

CF142DZ

Church Road

CF147AU

Park Lane

CF141AT

Tyn Y Pwll Road

CF141BS

Trewartha Court

CF141EG

Celtic Road

CF141NX

Maes Glas

CF142DJ

Gwaun Close

CF147BX

Heol Pant Y Celyn

CF147EP

Coryton Crescent

CF147XB

Park Road

CF157NQ

Cross Street

CF141DP

Glandwr Place

CF141EA

The Philog

CF141HN

Court Road

CF142AQ

Cambourne Avenue

CF142EN

Athelstan Road

CF147EA

Hollybush Estate

CF141NJ

Wingfield Road

CF142TH

Samuels Crescent

CF146BG

Tyn Y Parc Road

CF146BR

Treoda Court

CF147BT

Lon Y Celyn

CF157JX

Catherine Drive

CF141EN

Bridge Mews

CF141HU

Twyn Y Fedwen Road

CF141JW

Heol Gabriel

CF141LX

Bishops Road

CF142EP

Athelstan Road

CF142TS

Melingriffith Drive

CF147BN

Park View Court

CF147YT

Forest Farm Road

CF157HU

Cwm Gwynlais

CF141BZ

The Philog

CF141DB

Merthyr Road

CF147AE

St Margarets Close

CF147JP

Forest Farm Road

Data Sources

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