Town Pop. 1,701

Living in Tongwynlais: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tongwynlais is 52/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 29/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Tongwynlais places 2nd of 6 in the CF15 postcode district. Broadband (90) and environment (80) also clear 80/100. On the national picture that lands Tongwynlais in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CF15 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Tongwynlais scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
124 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 84 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Castle View 21 crimes
  3. 3 Greenmeadow Drive 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10 µg/m³
74
Green Space 93
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital18.3 mi
Southmead Hospital27.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust9.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE MEDICAL CENTRE1.2 mi
GP capacity1,616 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
90
Full fibre (FTTP)85.2%
available across Cardiff
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed3.2%Retired19.2%Student3.5%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical27.1%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)12.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership69.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
Council tax Cardiff · 2025-26
A £1,284
B £1,498
C £1,712
D £1,926
E £2,354
F £2,782
G £3,210
H £3,852
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Taffs Well 1 mi
Coryton 1 mi
Radyr 1 mi
J32 M4 0.4 mi
J32 M4 0.7 mi
J33 M4 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tongwynlais in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Taff's Well 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Pentyrch 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Nantgarw 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
St Fagans 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Efail Isaf 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Creigiau 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cardiff 68 3.4 mi away ⇄
Caerphilly 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Church Village 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Groes-faen 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bedwas 66 4.7 mi away ⇄
Beddau 49 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tongwynlais a nice place to live?

Tongwynlais is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tongwynlais is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tongwynlais?

Crime levels in Tongwynlais are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Tongwynlais

CF15 55 ⇄

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