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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 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
85
Deprivation level
N/A
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
45.48(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.13(+32%)
Public order
12.58(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.55(+30%)
Shoplifting
7.58(+18%)
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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 in Caerau West area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £365,000.

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
Detached12£317,000
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached19£256,700
Terraced17£199,950

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

CF55QE

Murrel Close

CF55TF

Cowbridge Road West

CF55QR

Cwrt Yr Ala Road

CF54RX

The Sanctuary

CF55JD

Caerau Court Road

CF54NB

Sanctuary Court

CF54NE

Branwen Close

CF55JS

Caerau Lane

CF55NA

Heol Deva

CF55PH

Heol Trelai

CF55LW

Heol Trefgarne

CF55JH

Caerau Park Place

CF55HZ

Pyle Road

CF55LQ

Church Road

Data Sources

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