Postcode insights

CF14 9AW

Merlin Close

Lisvane and Thornhill

Interactive map showing CF14 9AW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF14 9AW

Overview

Postcode CF14 9AW is located in an urban city, within the Lisvane and Thornhill ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Thornhill area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornhill is £58,165 per year. The nearest station is Llanishen, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mayflower Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Thornhill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,679 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Thornhill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Thornhill is £58,165 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF14 9AW.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanishen located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF14 9AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Llanishen

N/A

Walking directions to Llanishen
0.7 mi

Lisvane and Thornhill

N/A

Walking directions to Lisvane and Thornhill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF14 9AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMayflower ParkLargeWalking directions to Mayflower Park
0.4 miLlanishen ParkLargeWalking directions to Llanishen Park
0.4 miCopperfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Copperfield Park

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
5,172.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
21.1(+228%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.74(-77%)
Vehicle crime
2.81(-2%)
Other theft
2.11(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.11(-71%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
82.22%
Other White
13
4.81%
Other
9
3.33%
Pakistani
6
2.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.22%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
40.09%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.29%
No qualifications
29
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
43.36%
Owns outright
40
35.4%
Social rents from council
10
8.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.85%
Other social rented
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Lisvane and Thornhill

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£388
Sales (last 12 months)181
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £560K

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £388 per square foot) in Lisvane and Thornhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lisvane and Thornhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached82£568,500£412
Semi-Detached44£306,750£378
Terraced47£245,000£382
Flats8£168,000£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lisvane and Thornhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lisvane and Thornhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£132,500£208,000£165,000
2017£385,000£150,000£220,000£172,500
2018£443,000£157,250£224,950£177,500
2019£440,000£139,000£255,000£180,000
2020£420,995£145,000£263,000£190,000
2021£477,495£191,000£270,000£219,950
2022£531,995£215,000£323,123£245,000
2023£558,995£220,000£290,000£225,010
2024£545,000£166,500£310,000£279,000
2025£566,000£230,000£310,000£245,000
2026£475,500£168,000£317,500£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lisvane and Thornhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lisvane and Thornhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£209£274£276
2017£268£224£278£280
2018£289£214£290£291
2019£309£215£292£299
2020£317£226£314£315
2021£338£230£339£340
2022£372£290£352£369
2023£388£346£364£359
2024£400£273£384£394
2025£411£281£372£389
2026£362£258£387£373
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lisvane and Thornhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lisvane and Thornhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF14 9AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF14 9AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 20254, Merlin Close, Cardiff, CF14 9AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£302,470
30 May 202512, Merlin Close, Cardiff, CF14 9AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
22 Apr 202613, Bedavere Close, Cardiff, CF14 9ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
14 Nov 20257, Bedavere Close, Cardiff, CF14 9ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£266,500
17 Apr 202532, Bedavere Close, Cardiff, CF14 9ARDetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the CF14 9AW postcode area, located within Thornhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF14 9AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol-Y-WernWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableLlanishen High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableChrist The King R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF14 9AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF14 9AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sExcalibur Drive, Cardiff, CF14 9BBWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF14 9AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Reid-Jones

Lisvane and Thornhill - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

John Lancaster

Lisvane and Thornhill - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Siân-Elin Melbourne

Lisvane and Thornhill - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Anna McMorrin

Cardiff North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff NorthW07000090
ParishThornhillW04001006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ThornhillW02000368
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 002CW01001796
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF14 9AW

Is CF14 9AW (Thornhill) safe?

The area around CF14 9AW records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CF14 9AW?

The median sale price around CF14 9AW in Thornhill is £390,000 (about £388 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF14 9AW?

There are 9 schools close to CF14 9AW, including Ysgol-Y-Wern, Llanishen High School and Christ The King R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF14 9AW?

The closest station to CF14 9AW is Llanishen, about 1,021 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF14 9AW?

CF14 9AW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,679 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF14 9AW (Thornhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff North covering CF14 9AW is Anna McMorrin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Emma Reid-Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party), John Lancaster (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Siân-Elin Melbourne (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.