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Caerau West

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About

Caerau West is a residential district in the west of Cardiff, situated on the slopes of a large hill. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes and larger semi-detached properties. It is bordered by the main Ely road to the north and contains several local primary schools and community centres. The layout is defined by its elevated position, offering views across the surrounding suburbs from its higher streets.

The area is closely associated with the neighbouring Caerau village, which holds the ancient Caerau Hillfort, an Iron Age earthwork. This significant historical site sits on the hill's crown, surrounded by woodland and a modern housing estate. Local amenities are focused around a few main roads, serving the immediate community. Public transport provides bus links towards the city centre and nearby retail parks.

Area overview

On average Caerau West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caerau West is £40,290 per year. Caerau West is home to around 6,596 people, with a population density of about 4,365.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caerau West Population
6,596
Population density
4,365.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.69(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.04(+59%)
Public order
12.13(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.31(+28%)
Shoplifting
5.76(-17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,497
83.35%
Other White
190
2.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
140
2.12%
African
135
2.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
77
1.17%
Total population: 6,595

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,569
30.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
967
18.86%
Level 3 (A level)
770
15.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
756
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
644
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,127

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
741
27.06%
Owns outright
626
22.86%
Social rents from council
504
18.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
14.79%
Other social rented
366
13.37%
Total households: 2,738

Property prices in Caerau West

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £256,700 in Caerau West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caerau West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£320,000
Flats3£72,000
Semi-Detached15£250,000
Terraced12£207,475

10 years median price trend in Caerau West

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

All postcodes in Caerau West

CF55NH

Heol Carnau

CF55HS

Caerau Lane

CF55NA

Heol Deva

CF55PN

Heol Pant Y Deri

CF55PU

St Marys Court

CF54ND

Meirwen Drive

CF55TE

Cowbridge Road West

CF55HR

Caerau Lane

CF55LF

Heol Trelai

CF55EH

Caldicot Road

CF55QH

Cyntwell Crescent

CF55QL

Cyntwell Place

CF55TD

Cowbridge Road West

CF55DL

Thorne Way

CF55LT

Lon Y Castell

CF55NN

Trelai Court

CF55EG

Tidenham Road

CF55JW

Centurion Close

CF55TG

Cowbridge Road West

CF55DN

Worrells Place

CF55LA

Harrington Court

CF55HG

Upper Meadow

CF55HT

Ogmore Road

CF55JU

Hillfort Close

CF55RD

Sweldon Close

CF54NA

Knightswell Close

CF55HL

Caerau Lane

CF55JE

Caerau Court

CF55ND

Tapley Close

CF55QU

Heol Yr Odyn

CF55SB

Heol Homfray

CF54PN

Carys Close

CF55JG

Caerau Park Road

CF55NB

Heol Deva

CF55NL

Saundersfoot Close

CF55QQ

Heol Trelai

CF55FF

Church Road

CF55QZ

Caerau Lane

CF55PJ

Heol Trelai

CF54RT

Knightswell Road

CF55LG

Heol Trelai

CF55LW

Heol Trefgarne

CF55EF

Tidenham Road

CF54RW

The Sanctuary

CF55JQ

Caerau Road

CF55JY

St Marys Close

CF55HN

Caerau Lane

CF54NB

Sanctuary Court

CF54NE

Branwen Close

CF55DH

Tidenham Road

CF55QD

Heritage Drive

CF55QW

Heol Yr Odyn

CF55LZ

Heol Poyston

CF55BN

Clos-Y-Rhiw

CF55HY

Laleston Close

CF55JA

Pyle Road

CF55LS

Heol Y Castell

CF54RX

The Sanctuary

CF55NF

Heol Carnau

CF55HU

Porthcawl Road

CF55JH

Caerau Park Place

CF55HX

Hengoed Close

CF55PL

Heol Pant Y Deri

CF55QG

Cyntwell Crescent

CF55RB

Woodlands Park Drive

CF55PR

Bishopston Road

CF55JB

Caerau Court Road

CF55JL

Heol Y Gaer

CF55LX

Heol Poyston

CF55QE

Murrel Close

CF55JX

Roman Close

CF55PQ

Kilgetty Close

CF55QT

Cwrt-Yr-Ala Avenue

CF55HH

Farmhouse Way

CF55HZ

Pyle Road

CF55PP

Pantyderi Close

CF55QR

Cwrt Yr Ala Road

CF55PT

Lauriston Close

CF55QF

Lon Yr Efail

CF55QP

Heol Trelai

CF55QS

Cwrt Yr Ala Road

CF55HW

Llandovery Close

CF55JF

Caerau Court

CF55TF

Cowbridge Road West

CF55JJ

Caerau Park Crescent

CF55HF

Lower Acre

CF55JD

Caerau Court Road

CF55RA

Lon Owain

CF55JT

Church Road

CF55NG

Heol Carnau

CF55JS

Caerau Lane

CF55LJ

Heol Trelai

CF55RE

Clos Briallen

CF55DJ

Emerson Drive

CF55HJ

Caerau Lane

CF55JP

Caerau Road

CF55LQ

Church Road

CF55JN

Heol Y Berllan

CF55LU

Heol Trenewydd

CF55QJ

Cyntwell Crescent

Data Sources

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