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Caerau

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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Caerau Population

6,665

Population density

457.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,473

97.13%

Other White

1.04%

Chinese

0.3%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.26%

Irish

0.21%

Total population: 6,664

Economics

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

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

Median price£110,000

Price per sq ft£122

Sales (last 12 months)61

Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £130K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £122 per square foot) in Caerau area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,255 up to £250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caerau over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	2	£207,000	£160	£168,300	£185,500	£228,500	£245,700
Semi-Detached	8	£125,000	£133	£86,750	£97,500	£153,750	£197,500
Terraced	51	£110,000	£120	£75,000	£90,000	£125,000	£157,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caerau

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerau.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£181,250	£109,000	£72,000
2017	£194,975	£92,500	£65,000
2018	£135,000	£86,000	£70,000
2019	£155,000	£127,500	£73,000
2020	£166,500	£128,000	£79,000
2021	£215,000	£106,000	£85,000
2022	£210,000	£140,000	£91,000
2023	£230,000	£120,000	£97,500
2024	£200,000	£165,000	£105,000
2025	£207,000	£105,000	£115,000
2026	—	£117,500	£107,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerau.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£122	£131	£80
2017	£128	£92	£72
2018	£114	£97	£67
2019	£161	£123	£77
2020	£113	£125	£84
2021	£174	£103	£98
2022	£220	£150	£102
2023	£226	£133	£111
2024	£157	£149	£106
2025	£160	£116	£122
2026	—	£192	£123

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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