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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

CF141DY

The Philog

CF141DT

Beatrice Road

CF142HN

Erw Bach

CF142BL

Westbourne Crescent

CF142BP

Westbourne Road

CF147BE

Park Road

CF147AE

St Margarets Close

CF147ES

Coryton Drive

CF147BX

Heol Pant Y Celyn

CF147BJ

Lon Y Celyn

CF142EL

Kingsland Road

CF147TH

Gerddi Ty Celyn

CF141LW

Bishops Road

CF147EJ

Coryton Rise

CF157LY

Castle View

CF141EZ

The Common

CF147AZ

Park Lane

CF141HU

Twyn Y Fedwen Road

CF141PR

Mervyn Road

CF157NG

Grants Close

CF141NP

Ty Newydd

CF141AE

Old Church Road

CF157LT

Pantgwynlais

CF147AW

Park Lane

CF142TG

Velindre Road

CF141QF

Clas Odyn

CF141RB

Manor Way

CF147AF

St Johns Crescent

CF142AH

Kelston Road

CF146DL

Clos Treoda

CF141AH

Victoria Road

CF157NQ

Cross Street

CF141DW

The Common

CF142DA

Heol Chappell

CF157LP

Wellington Street

CF147ER

Coryton Close

CF146BE

Tyn Y Parc Road

CF157HW

Llwyn Mallt

CF141NJ

Wingfield Road

CF141SA

Clas Illtyd

CF157NN

Queen Street

CF147EU

Springhurst Close

CF147JN

Forest Farm Road

CF141NN

Ty Newydd

CF141DR

Warren Evans Court

CF147TG

Pantmawr Road

CF141HP

Maelog Road

CF157JR

Castle Road

CF141JU

Heol Gabriel

CF147DX

Hollybush Estate

CF142TZ

Velindre Road

CF142EA

Church Road

CF147XA

Park Road

CF157JQ

Castle Road

CF141DJ

Merthyr Road

CF141LA

Glas Canol

CF141PB

Bishops Close

CF142BH

Tymawr Road

CF147YU

Longwood Drive

CF141LZ

Bishops Road

CF157LL

Birch Hill

CF141NZ

Felin Fach

CF147JJ

Forest Farm Road

CF141HW

Llwyn Derw Road

CF141AW

St Francis Road

CF141HY

Birchwood Gardens

CF157AB

Cae Gwyrdd

CF157NX

Clos Caewal

CF141DG

Merthyr Road

CF147EL

Coryton Rise

CF147BW

Lon Y Celyn

CF141HD

Heol Carne

CF157JS

Castle Road

CF141PF

Bishops Close

CF141BD

Ashgrove

CF147AT

Park Lane

CF141PW

Heol Stradling

CF157NU

Chapel Mews

CF141EL

Silver Birch Close

CF157LA

Castell Coch View

CF141AD

Old Church Road

CF141DB

Merthyr Road

CF141EH

Blandon Way

CF142TQ

Velindre Road

CF141NQ

Ty Newydd

CF141PL

Bishops Close

CF141BW

Ashchurch Close

CF147BB

Park Lane

CF147XZ

Forest Farm Road

CF142AN

Velindre Place

CF147DZ

Hollybush Estate

CF142BS

Westbourne Road

CF142AD

Penlline Road

CF141BS

Trewartha Court

CF141DU

Brook Road

CF147DU

Hollybush Estate

CF147BN

Park View Court

CF147JR

Maes Y Cored

CF141NH

Bishops Close

CF141BA

Heol Y Forlan

Data Sources

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