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Caerau East

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About

Caerau East sits on the western edge of Cardiff, primarily consisting of post-war housing estates. The area is residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is bordered by the A4232 road and lies near the larger suburb of Ely. Local amenities are centred around community-focused facilities and several primary schools serving the neighbourhood.

The area is defined by its elevated position, with views from the northern parts across the city. A significant local feature is the adjacent ancient hillfort of Caerau Hillfort, which overlooks the estate. This large Iron Age site, with its surrounding woodland, provides a distinct green space and historical contrast to the modern housing below.

Area overview

On average Caerau East has None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caerau East is £37,268 per year. Caerau East is home to around 6,643 people, with a population density of about 3,655.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caerau East Population
6,643
Population density
3,655.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.31(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.16(+140%)
Public order
23.03(+180%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.51(+111%)
Shoplifting
15.05(+134%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,271
79.33%
African
326
4.91%
Other White
230
3.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
149
2.24%
Bangladeshi
100
1.51%
Total population: 6,644

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,518
30.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
903
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
772
15.61%
Level 3 (A level)
719
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 4,947

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
686
25.64%
Owns with a mortgage
612
22.88%
Owns outright
600
22.43%
Other social rented
372
13.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
324
12.11%
Total households: 2,675

Property prices in Caerau East

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Caerau East area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caerau East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caerau East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£218,000
Detached2£242,500
Flats3£144,000
Terraced21£190,000

10 years median price trend in Caerau East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerau East.

All postcodes in Caerau East

CF55LL

Heol Solva

CF55EY

Narberth Road

CF55PD

Penally Road

CF55AQ

Vincent Road

CF54AF

Mill Road

CF55AH

Heather Avenue

CF55ED

Heol Ebwy

CF55DU

Bishopston Road

CF55PS

Clos Ceirios

CF54BD

Heol Muston

CF55BG

Epsom Close

CF55NW

Treseder Way

CF55EJ

Chepstow Close

CF55NS

Clos Rhedyn

CF55AB

Dyfrig Road

CF55AY

Barnard Avenue

CF55AW

Colin Way

CF55DY

Bishopston Road

CF55AJ

Colin Way

CF54BW

Pen Y Garn Road

CF55XA

Riverside Terrace

CF55AP

Arles Road

CF55EW

Narberth Road

CF55AR

Riverside Terrace

CF54BE

Heol Muston

CF55LE

Heol Trelai

CF55BT

Cowbridge Road West

CF54BT

Heol Y Felin

CF55NJ

Ely Distribution Centre

CF54AD

Mill Road

CF55HA

Bromley Drive

CF55ET

Llandow Road

CF55AU

Barnard Avenue

CF55BR

Cowbridge Road West

CF55BE

Ascot Close

CF55ER

Camrose Road

CF54AJ

Mill Place

CF55BP

Cowbridge Road West

CF55AG

Greencroft Avenue

CF55AF

Littlecroft Avenue

CF55EP

Neyland Place

CF55NR

Palmers Drive

CF55AN

Arles Road

CF55FE

Ebwy Court

CF55AS

Riverside Terrace

CF55AT

Chichester Way

CF54BX

Heol Y Felin

CF54XD

Plymouth Wood Road

CF55EU

Talybont Road

CF55PG

Heol Trelai

CF55AE

Dyfrig Close

CF55BL

Colin Way

CF55NT

Clos Eiddiw

CF55AL

Clarke Street

CF55EX

Narberth Road

CF55NZ

Heol Eglwys

CF54BP

Pendine Road

CF54BN

Pendine Road

CF55DW

Bishopston Road

CF55EA

Bishopston Road

CF55LN

Canaston Place

CF55PA

Heol Eglwys

CF55DZ

Bishopston Road

CF55HB

Bromley Drive

CF55BS

Cowbridge Road West

CF55BD

Aintree Drive

CF54AH

Mill Road

CF55HD

Heol Ebwy

CF55NU

Treseder Way

CF55EZ

Bromley Drive

CF54BJ

Ronald Place

CF55BA

Chichester Way

CF55NE

Heol Carnau

CF54BQ

Pengwern Road

CF54EF

Ely

CF55BB

Chichester Way

CF54BB

Heol Muston

CF55PB

Dew Crescent

CF54BG

Maureen Avenue

CF55DT

Amroth Road

CF55XP

Penally Road

CF54AE

Mill Road

CF55LD

Cloister Court

CF55PZ

Newgale Place

CF54AP

St Margarets Park

CF55AD

Dyfrig Road

CF55AA

Robert Street

CF55EE

Heol Ebwy

CF54BU

Pencader Road

CF55HE

Broadfield Court

CF55TA

Cowbridge Road West

CF54BH

Windsor Green

CF55NY

Heol Eglwys

CF55WF

Treseder Way

CF55DR

Amroth Road

CF55EQ

Camrose Road

CF55DS

Amroth Road

CF55DP

Old School Road

CF55BQ

Cowbridge Road West

CF55BJ

Morris Finer Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.