Lon Ucha Cardiff / Caerdydd, Cardiff
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (CF14), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5801259.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 F; Band D in Cardiff costs £2,013 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 27% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rhiwbina, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parc-y-Pentre, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 44 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 Whitchurch Village Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 66% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 F (51% of about 830 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 34 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| CF14 6HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| CF14 6EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 43 m and 44 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF14 6EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CF14 6HL | 100% | 27% | 27% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rhiwbina 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Whitchurch (Cardiff) 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Birchgrove 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lon-y-Rhyd Rhiwbina | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Caerphilly Interchange Stand 11 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Alexander House Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 16.8 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitchurch Village Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Rhiwbina | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thornhill Road (Dental Surgery) | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Dental Hospital (Cardiff) | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Whitchurch Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Cardiff - Heol Y Deri, Rhiwbina | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parc-y-Pentre 1.2 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hill Snook Park 3.8 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lon y Deri Allotments 1,470 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Twmpath, Rhiwbina, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west. 74 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Twmpath, Rhiwbina | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Whitchurch Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Wenallt Camp, Rhiwbina | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Coryton House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wenallt | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Cwm Nofydd | Valley | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Coedcochwyn | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Pant-mawr Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Llanishen Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Caerphilly Common | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhiwbeina Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llanishen Fach Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Y Wern Welsh 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 (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Coryton Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Birchgrove Primary School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Whitchurch Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhiwbina Primary School CF14 6HL | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Rhiwbina Primary Breakfast Club CF14 6HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coffi Lab. CF14 6HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Rascals Rhiwbina After School Club CF14 6HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Rhiwbina Tap CF14 6HA | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2023 |
| The Co-operative Group CF14 6HF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2014 |
| Pettigrew Bakeries CF14 6HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Wine Republic CF14 6HF | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Juboraj of Rhiwbina CF14 6HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Rhiwbina CF14 6HF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Parsons Bakery CF14 6HA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Mesen CF14 6HF | Other catering premises | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Dec 2025 |
| PANE OLIO CF14 6HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Casa Green CF14 6HA | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Nest Vintage Living Ltd CF14 6HF | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Heol-Y-Deri (5); On or near Lon Ucha (4); On or near Lon-Y-Dail (2); On or near Groes Lon (2); On or near Maes-Y-Deri (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 66% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Clos-yr-Ardd · Lon-y-Deri · Lon Ganol · Lon Isa · Heol-y-Deri · Heol-y-Deri · Maes-y-Deri · Lon-y-Dderwen · Coed Ceirios · Groes Lon · Lon-y-Dail · Y Groes
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.