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About

Caerau is a community located in the Llynfi Valley, northwest of Bridgend town centre. The area is residential, with housing primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built during the 20th century. It sits on the hillside above the valley floor, with streets offering views across the surrounding landscape. The local geography is defined by its position within the former South Wales coalfield.

The area's history is closely linked to coal mining, with the Caerau Colliery being a major employer until its closure. Remnants of this industrial past can be seen in the landscape. A notable local feature is the large, ancient Caerau Hillfort, an Iron Age settlement whose earthworks overlook the modern village, providing a direct link to a much older history.

Area overview

On average Caerau has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caerau is £33,363 per year. Caerau is home to around 6,665 people, with a population density of about 457.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caerau Population
6,665
Population density
457.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.21(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.35(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.2(+80%)
Public order
8.85(+8%)
Vehicle crime
4.05(+41%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,473
97.13%
Other White
69
1.04%
Chinese
20
0.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.26%
Irish
14
0.21%
Total population: 6,664

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,867
35.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
934
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
851
16.1%
Level 3 (A level)
744
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,145
39.63%
Owns with a mortgage
717
24.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
559
19.35%
Other social rented
247
8.55%
Social rents from council
139
4.81%
Total households: 2,889

Property prices in Caerau

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £117,000 in Caerau area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,255 up to £250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caerau 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£207,000
Semi-Detached8£113,500
Terraced42£116,000

10 years median price trend in Caerau

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

All postcodes in Caerau

CF340YP

Victoria Street

CF340HD

Kings Terrace

CF340SD

Graig Y Bedw

CF340TN

Coegnant Road

CF340RH

Evans Terrace

CF340PR

Caerau Road

CF340RS

Blaencaerau Estate

CF340RB

Greenfield Terrace

CF340HA

Garnwen Road

CF340TH

Margam Street

CF340SE

Glanafon Terrace

CF340AS

High Street

CF340RE

Llynfi View

CF340HS

Picton Place

CF340PY

Wesley Street

CF340EU

Heol Ty Gwyn

CF340AU

Hermon Road

CF340SY

Hermon Road

CF340HU

Bangor Terrace

CF340SB

Tonna Road

CF340HR

Station Terrace

CF340PT

Treharne Road

CF340BY

Caerau

CF340RL

Carmen Street

CF340TU

Hearts Of Oak Cottages

CF340AH

Forge Industrial Estate

CF340TY

Spelter Industrial Estate

CF340EP

Coronation Terrace

CF340SW

Tudor Estate

CF340RP

Talana Terrace

CF340PW

Brynglas Terrace

CF340EW

Picton Street

CF340BT

High Street

CF340RN

Gelli Street

CF340SG

Humphreys Terrace

CF340TD

Coegnant Road

CF340YW

Victoria Street

CF349PN

Heol Ty Gwyn

CF340UY

Church Street

CF340SR

Woodland Terrace

CF340DR

Caerau

CF340UU

George Street

CF340HP

Blosse Street

CF340TL

Heol Tywith

CF340HY

Grove Street

CF340BH

Uplands Drive

CF340PL

Alexandra Road

CF340PB

Caerau Road

CF340YR

Cymmer Road

CF340TE

Fowlers Place

CF340SZ

Bramble Close

CF340TF

Bedw Street

CF340UB

Duffryn Place

CF340PH

North Street

CF340YF

Attlee Terrace

CF340HW

Homfray Street

CF340RY

Tonna Road

CF340RR

Blaencaerau Estate

CF340HN

Maes Y Dderwen

CF340PN

Alexandra Place

CF340YH

Maes Yr Awel

CF340YD

Heol Ceulanydd

CF340UW

Dan Y Bryn

CF340TG

Magazine Street

CF340UF

Albert Street

CF340YL

Rathbone Terrace

CF340EY

Garnwen Road

CF340BS

High Street

CF340DW

Coegnant Road

CF340AQ

Spelter Industrial Estate

CF340TT

Tywith Cottages

CF340UR

Bryn Terrace

CF340BP

High Street

CF340PA

Library Road

CF340SA

Tonna Road

CF340SQ

Hermon Road

CF340HH

Picton Street

CF340HG

Picton Street

CF340BQ

Heol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate

CF340RT

Blaencaerau Estate

CF340PP

Blaencaerau Road

CF340BD

Heol Ty Gwyn

CF340UA

Duffryn Road

CF340HB

Davies Terrace

CF340ET

Garnwen Terrace

CF340HL

Picton Street

CF340BN

Brown Street

CF340PG

Caerau Road

CF340PS

Treharne Road

CF340YB

Griffiths Terrace

CF340BL

John Street

CF340YS

Cymer Road

CF340UT

Cymmer Road

CF340BG

Union Street

CF340BB

Pentyla

CF340BU

Nant Y Ffyrling

CF340TP

Coegnant Cottages

CF340AT

Heol Ty Gwyn

CF340RA

Lloyd Street

CF340RF

Penybryn Bungalows

Data Sources

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