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About Birchgrove
Birchgrove is a residential area located in the city of Cardiff, within the county of Cardiff and the country of Wales. It lies within the CF14 postcode area, situated to the north of the city centre. The area is known for its mix of housing types, including terraced and semi-detached homes, and is close to local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks. Birchgrove is well connected by public transport, with regular bus services linking it to central Cardiff and surrounding neighbourhoods. The area benefits from its proximity to the River Taff, offering walking paths and green spaces for recreation. It is a community with a strong sense of local identity and is popular with families and professionals alike.
School Ratings in Birchgrove
Families in Birchgrove have access to 154 local schools.
House Prices in Birchgrove
Homes sell for an average of £349K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £347K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Birchgrove
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Birchgrove, with 61 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Healthcare in Birchgrove
There are 43 GP surgeries within three miles of Birchgrove, the nearest being Birchgrove Surgery (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Birchgrove
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Property Prices 9,947 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Birchgrove ONS 2023
The average total household income in Birchgrove is approximately £56,202 a year before tax, in line with the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £42,401. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £42,401.
Businesses in Birchgrove ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,088 active businesses based in Birchgrove, around 27 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 27 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Crime in Birchgrove 482 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Birchgrove is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Birchgrove
Of the 31,368 households in and around Birchgrove, 75% are owned, 10% are socially rented and 15% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Birchgrove.