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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

CF55SE

Clos Culver

CF55LH

Heol Trelai

CF55LP

Prendergast Place

CF55QN

Cyntwell Avenue

CF55QX

Heol Yr Odyn

CF54RU

Brundall Crescent

CF55HP

Caerau Lane

CF55HQ

Caerau Lane

CF55LR

Heol Y Castell

CF55LY

Heol Poyston

CF55PH

Heol Trelai

CF55QA

Lauriston Park

CF55QB

Lauriston Park

CF55SD

Clos Lindsay

Data Sources

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