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Caerau East

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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134 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

134

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Caerau East Population

6,643

Population density

3,655.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

60.51(+65%)

Anti-social behaviour

46.82(+222%)

Public order

20.62(+131%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.45(+79%)

Shoplifting

12.64(+82%)

Wales average

Demographics

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

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

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 39 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Caerau East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £345,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£227,500	£121,750	£168,750	£286,250	£333,250
Flats	2	£141,500	£139,250	£140,250	£142,750	£143,750
Semi-Detached	14	£218,000	£116,925	£173,750	£255,000	£315,050
Terraced	21	£186,000	£130,000	£172,000	£215,000	£256,000

10 years median price trend in Caerau East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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