Brookside Close Cardiff / Caerdydd, Cardiff
11 addresses across 1 postcode (CF14), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5800213.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £325,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Cardiff costs £2,013 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Birchgrove, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Llwynfedw Gardens Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birchgrove Surgery, about 390 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £225,000 | £210,000 | £225,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £175,000 | £130,000 | £220,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £177,450 | £177,450 | £177,450 |
| 2004 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £65,500 | £65,500 | £65,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £69,950 | £69,950 | £69,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | 8 CF14 4QU | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 8 CF14 4QU | Semi-detached | £242,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 7 CF14 4QU | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2015 | 11 CF14 4QU | Terraced | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2015 | 11 CF14 4QU | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2014 | 4 CF14 4QU | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2014 | 10 CF14 4QU | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2012 | 9 CF14 4QU | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2008 | 6 CF14 4QU | Semi-detached | £169,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2007 | 7 CF14 4QU | Terraced | £177,450 | |
| 7 Apr 2004 | 10 CF14 4QU | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 20 Oct 1998 | 11 CF14 4QU | Terraced | £65,500 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 1997 | 4 CF14 4QU | Semi-detached | £69,950 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cardiff in 2026-27: Band D £2,013 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,342 | £1,566 | £1,789 | £2,013 | £2,461 | £2,908 | £3,355 | £4,026 | £4,697 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (47% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 11 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 34 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF14 4QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchgrove 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ty Glas 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Rhiwbina 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pantbach Avenue Birchgrove | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 Cardiff Bus Station | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Alexander House Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Penlline Road Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 16.2 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birchgrove Surgery | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gwena LTD | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Dental Hospital (Cardiff) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Whitchurch Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Llwynfedw Gardens Park 7,880 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hill Snook Park 3.8 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 380 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birchgrove Allotments 3.5 ha | 40 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cathays Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cathays Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Whitchurch Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Park Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Heath Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Coedycaeau | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Coedcochwyn | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Cwm Nofydd | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cardiff: see them on the Cardiff page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Primary School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St. Joseph's RC School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Whitchurch Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Whitchurch High School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gabalfa Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Glan Ceubal Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Monica's C.I.W. Primary School Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Mynydd Bychan Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cathays High School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Alexander CF14 1UD | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| One Stop CF14 1UE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2012 |
| St Andrews Methodist Church Luncheon Club CF14 4AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| FIREAWAY CARDIFF NORTH CF14 4QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| The Fisheries CF14 4QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Grand sylhet CF14 4QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Devonshire Pantry ltd CF14 4QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group CF14 4QG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Birchgrove Convenience Store Premier CF14 4QA | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New India Kitchen CF14 4QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 19 May 2025 |
| Celebrities CF14 4QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Top Oriental CF14 4QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Golden BBQ CF14 4QG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Holly's Store CF14 1RT | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Greek Village CF14 4QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Thomas Close (9); On or near Brookside Close (7); On or near Toftingall Avenue (6); On or near Pantbach Avenue (5); On or near Grove Place (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CF14 4QU: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Pant-Bach Road · Murrayfield Road · Grove Place · Westfield Avenue · Groveland Road · Summerfield Place · St Thomas Close · Keynsham Road · Cae Maen · Greenfield Avenue · Toftingall Avenue · Llwynfedw Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.