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About

Caerau is a residential area situated in western Cardiff, characterised by its housing estates and green spaces. The ward contains a mix of post-war and more recent developments, with local amenities centred along Caerau Lane. It is bordered by Ely to the north and lies near the extensive St Fagans area. The community is served by several primary schools and local shops catering to daily needs.

A prominent historical feature is the Caerau Hillfort, an ancient Iron Age settlement with surviving earthworks, which overlooks the modern housing. This site provides open public access and views across the city. The area also includes the large and active Caerau Recreation Ground, used for sports and community events, forming a central part of local life.

Area overview

On average Caerau has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caerau is £38,940 per year. Caerau is home to around 11,696 people, with a population density of about 3,853.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caerau Population
11,696
Population density
3,853.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.58(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.68(+82%)
Public order
16.84(+105%)
Shoplifting
12.57(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.88(+62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,565
81.8%
African
417
3.57%
Other White
364
3.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
252
2.16%
Bangladeshi
147
1.26%
Total population: 11,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,723
30.58%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,646
18.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,336
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,333
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,100
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 8,904

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,204
25.32%
Owns outright
1,098
23.09%
Social rents from council
972
20.44%
Other social rented
716
15.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
610
12.83%
Total households: 4,756

Property prices in Caerau

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Caerau area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £375,000.

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
Detached14£317,000
Flats4£120,000
Semi-Detached28£232,500
Terraced32£197,475

10 years median price trend in Caerau

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

All postcodes in Caerau

CF55TE

Cowbridge Road West

CF55LG

Heol Trelai

CF54PN

Carys Close

CF55NA

Heol Deva

CF55BF

Cwrt Stan Richards

CF55LZ

Heol Poyston

CF55NY

Heol Eglwys

CF55HF

Lower Acre

CF55AZ

Barnard Avenue

CF55FA

Bromley Drive

CF55HB

Bromley Drive

CF55FF

Church Road

CF55HN

Caerau Lane

CF55HD

Heol Ebwy

CF54NA

Knightswell Close

CF55QL

Cyntwell Place

CF54RX

The Sanctuary

CF55NJ

Ely Distribution Centre

CF55TF

Cowbridge Road West

CF55JQ

Caerau Road

CF55AR

Riverside Terrace

CF55EP

Neyland Place

CF55BN

Clos-Y-Rhiw

CF55LW

Heol Trefgarne

CF55NL

Saundersfoot Close

CF55QG

Cyntwell Crescent

CF55JW

Centurion Close

CF55BE

Ascot Close

CF55TG

Cowbridge Road West

CF55LR

Heol Y Castell

CF55BA

Chichester Way

CF55AX

Colin Way

CF55RD

Sweldon Close

CF55DP

Old School Road

CF55EY

Narberth Road

CF54RU

Brundall Crescent

CF55BQ

Cowbridge Road West

CF55AT

Chichester Way

CF55TB

Cowbridge Road West

CF55EJ

Chepstow Close

CF55PB

Dew Crescent

CF55JN

Heol Y Berllan

CF55PS

Clos Ceirios

CF55ET

Llandow Road

CF55PF

Heol Trelai

CF55HS

Caerau Lane

CF55JP

Caerau Road

CF55SD

Clos Lindsay

CF55LS

Heol Y Castell

CF55DU

Bishopston Road

CF55JJ

Caerau Park Crescent

CF55PH

Heol Trelai

CF55ES

Llandow Road

CF55TD

Cowbridge Road West

CF55AP

Arles Road

CF55EN

Haverford Way

CF55LA

Harrington Court

CF55JT

Church Road

CF55LE

Heol Trelai

CF55LY

Heol Poyston

CF55PR

Bishopston Road

CF55AF

Littlecroft Avenue

CF55NZ

Heol Eglwys

CF55NG

Heol Carnau

CF55AH

Heather Avenue

CF55JD

Caerau Court Road

CF55JR

Addicott Close

CF55NX

Heol Pennar

CF55HG

Upper Meadow

CF55QX

Heol Yr Odyn

CF55JL

Heol Y Gaer

CF55HJ

Caerau Lane

CF55PD

Penally Road

CF55JH

Caerau Park Place

CF55DH

Tidenham Road

CF55LL

Heol Solva

CF55BB

Chichester Way

CF55NN

Trelai Court

CF55JS

Caerau Lane

CF55QE

Murrel Close

CF55QF

Lon Yr Efail

CF55QJ

Cyntwell Crescent

CF55AN

Arles Road

CF55DT

Amroth Road

CF55PG

Heol Trelai

CF55BJ

Morris Finer Close

CF55RE

Clos Briallen

CF55HE

Broadfield Court

CF55LJ

Heol Trelai

CF55RB

Woodlands Park Drive

CF55EG

Tidenham Road

CF55EW

Narberth Road

CF55ED

Heol Ebwy

CF55LF

Heol Trelai

CF55JF

Caerau Court

CF55TA

Cowbridge Road West

CF55HL

Caerau Lane

CF55LU

Heol Trenewydd

CF55QH

Cyntwell Crescent

CF55DY

Bishopston Road

Data Sources

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