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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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 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
109
Deprivation level
9/10
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
53.1(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.71(+139%)
Public order
16.42(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.88(+47%)
Shoplifting
10.17(+47%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £238,750 in Caerau 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 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
Detached19£320,000
Flats4£96,000
Semi-Detached25£240,000
Terraced26£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

CF55AX

Colin Way

CF55NH

Heol Carnau

CF55BP

Cowbridge Road West

CF55HS

Caerau Lane

CF55NA

Heol Deva

CF55PN

Heol Pant Y Deri

CF55PU

St Marys Court

CF54ND

Meirwen Drive

CF55EB

Heol Ebwy

CF55NS

Clos Rhedyn

CF55TE

Cowbridge Road West

CF55BQ

Cowbridge Road West

CF55ER

Camrose Road

CF55HR

Caerau Lane

CF55LF

Heol Trelai

CF55NX

Heol Pennar

CF55BG

Epsom Close

CF55EH

Caldicot Road

CF55NZ

Heol Eglwys

CF55QH

Cyntwell Crescent

CF55QL

Cyntwell Place

CF55TD

Cowbridge Road West

CF55DL

Thorne Way

CF55DR

Amroth Road

CF55EQ

Camrose Road

CF55LT

Lon Y Castell

CF55NN

Trelai Court

CF55DP

Old School Road

CF55EG

Tidenham Road

CF55JW

Centurion Close

CF55TG

Cowbridge Road West

CF55AD

Dyfrig Road

CF55DN

Worrells Place

CF55EX

Narberth Road

CF55LA

Harrington Court

CF55NY

Heol Eglwys

CF55DZ

Bishopston Road

CF55HG

Upper Meadow

CF55HT

Ogmore Road

CF55BL

Colin Way

CF55AH

Heather Avenue

CF55EP

Neyland Place

CF55JU

Hillfort Close

CF55PE

Heol Trelai

CF55RD

Sweldon Close

CF55TA

Cowbridge Road West

CF54NA

Knightswell Close

CF55HL

Caerau Lane

CF55JE

Caerau Court

CF55ND

Tapley Close

CF55QU

Heol Yr Odyn

CF55SB

Heol Homfray

CF55XP

Penally Road

CF54PN

Carys Close

CF55JG

Caerau Park Road

CF55AR

Riverside Terrace

CF55NB

Heol Deva

CF55NL

Saundersfoot Close

CF55QQ

Heol Trelai

CF55EJ

Chepstow Close

CF55FF

Church Road

CF55LB

Cloister Court

CF55QZ

Caerau Lane

CF55BH

Morris Finer Close

CF55JR

Addicott Close

CF55PJ

Heol Trelai

CF54RT

Knightswell Road

CF55DX

Bishopston Road

CF55LG

Heol Trelai

CF55LW

Heol Trefgarne

CF55AQ

Vincent Road

CF55EF

Tidenham Road

CF55LD

Cloister Court

CF54RW

The Sanctuary

CF55AJ

Colin Way

CF55HD

Heol Ebwy

CF55NW

Treseder Way

CF55ES

Llandow Road

CF55JQ

Caerau Road

CF55JY

St Marys Close

CF55BE

Ascot Close

CF55HN

Caerau Lane

CF54NB

Sanctuary Court

CF55BD

Aintree Drive

CF54NE

Branwen Close

CF55EY

Narberth Road

CF55PB

Dew Crescent

CF55DH

Tidenham Road

CF55EW

Narberth Road

CF55PS

Clos Ceirios

CF55XA

Riverside Terrace

CF55AN

Arles Road

CF55AW

Colin Way

CF55QD

Heritage Drive

CF55QW

Heol Yr Odyn

CF55NR

Palmers Drive

CF55LZ

Heol Poyston

CF55PG

Heol Trelai

CF55LE

Heol Trelai

CF55PF

Heol Trelai

Data Sources

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