Postcode insights

CF14 3LW

Whitchurch Road

Gabalfa

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Detailed insights for CF14 3LW

Overview

Postcode CF14 3LW is located in an urban city, within the Gabalfa ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gabalfa area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gabalfa is £61,099 per year. The nearest station is Cathays, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Maindy Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Gabalfa has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,362 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Gabalfa has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Gabalfa is £61,099 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF14 3LW.

Transport

The nearest station is Cathays located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF14 3LW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Cathays

N/A

Walking directions to Cathays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF14 3LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMaindy ParkSmallWalking directions to Maindy Park
0.5 miMaitland ParkSmallWalking directions to Maitland Park

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
12,469.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.46(-54%)
Vehicle crime
6.82(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.09(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.27(-83%)
Public order
2.27(-72%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
59.31%
African
25
6.2%
Other Asian
24
5.96%
Other White
21
5.21%
Arab
21
5.21%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
46.31%
Level 3 (A level)
100
28.41%
No qualifications
54
15.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
3.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
2.56%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
56.38%
Owns outright
27
18.12%
Owns with a mortgage
23
15.44%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.04%
Other social rented
4
2.68%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Gabalfa

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £364K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Gabalfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gabalfa over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced46£327,500£289
Semi-Detached11£288,000£255
Flats4£163,500£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gabalfa

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gabalfa.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,500£175,000£236,500
2017£120,000£185,250£244,250
2018£73,000£190,000£253,000
2019£142,500£220,000£262,500
2020£131,500£192,500£270,000
2021£142,000£220,000£282,500
2022£157,500£275,750£321,250
2023£157,950£253,800£332,500
2024£165,000£248,725£300,000
2025£185,000£282,500£332,000
2026£167,000£301,500£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gabalfa.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gabalfa.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£162£212
2017£184£148£217
2018£147£165£223
2019£229£191£218
2020£148£183£246
2021£267£210£261
2022£336£258£294
2023£200£231£298
2024£344£236£284
2025£219£252£296
2026£215£250£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gabalfa.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gabalfa in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF14 3LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF14 3LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202514, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LWTerracedFreehold£282,500
06 Nov 202531, Allensbank Road, Cardiff, CF14 3PNTerracedFreehold£242,500
27 May 20255, Allensbank Crescent, Cardiff, CF14 3PRTerracedFreehold£275,000
23 May 202532A, Allensbank Crescent, Cardiff, CF14 3PRTerracedFreehold£165,000
16 May 202582, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LXOtherFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the CF14 3LW postcode area, located within Gabalfa, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF14 3LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRed Rose SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableGladstone PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableSt Monica's C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF14 3LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF14 3LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMidnight Store1 Whitchurch Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF14 3JLWalking directions to Midnight Store
0.2 miSainsbury's Local116-120 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op FoodAustralia Road, Cardiff, CF14 3JNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTesco Express188 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 4NZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLocal Express94 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NQWalking directions to Local Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF14 3LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashley Kalum Wood

Gabalfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Rhys Taylor

Gabalfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Anna McMorrin

Cardiff North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff NorthW07000090
WardGabalfaW05001278
ParishGabalfaW04000846
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GabalfaW02000391
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 025DW01001758
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF14 3LW

Is CF14 3LW (Gabalfa) safe?

The area around CF14 3LW records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CF14 3LW?

The median sale price around CF14 3LW in Gabalfa is £320,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF14 3LW?

There are 11 schools close to CF14 3LW, including Red Rose School, Gladstone Primary and St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF14 3LW?

The closest station to CF14 3LW is Cathays, about 1,259 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF14 3LW?

CF14 3LW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,362 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF14 3LW (Gabalfa) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff North covering CF14 3LW is Anna McMorrin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ashley Kalum Wood (Liberal Democrats) and Rhys Taylor (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.