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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

CF55BG

Epsom Close

CF55DJ

Emerson Drive

CF55BH

Morris Finer Close

CF55QB

Lauriston Park

CF55QQ

Heol Trelai

CF55NU

Treseder Way

CF55DR

Amroth Road

CF55LP

Prendergast Place

CF55AD

Dyfrig Road

CF55DW

Bishopston Road

CF55NF

Heol Carnau

CF55EE

Heol Ebwy

CF55SE

Clos Culver

CF55QP

Heol Trelai

CF55PE

Heol Trelai

CF55LQ

Church Road

CF55EZ

Bromley Drive

CF55NT

Clos Eiddiw

CF55EA

Bishopston Road

CF55HQ

Caerau Lane

CF55LX

Heol Poyston

CF55PP

Pantyderi Close

CF55JE

Caerau Court

CF55RA

Lon Owain

CF55QZ

Caerau Lane

CF55HH

Farmhouse Way

CF55HY

Laleston Close

CF55JU

Hillfort Close

CF55QR

Cwrt Yr Ala Road

CF55NB

Heol Deva

CF55EH

Caldicot Road

CF55JY

St Marys Close

CF55DX

Bishopston Road

CF55HX

Hengoed Close

CF55XP

Penally Road

CF55AB

Dyfrig Road

CF55NH

Heol Carnau

CF54NE

Branwen Close

CF55AU

Barnard Avenue

CF55DZ

Bishopston Road

CF55BP

Cowbridge Road West

CF55HW

Llandovery Close

CF55EL

Haverford Way

CF55QU

Heol Yr Odyn

CF55LT

Lon Y Castell

CF55AJ

Colin Way

CF55AE

Dyfrig Close

CF55DS

Amroth Road

CF55PN

Heol Pant Y Deri

CF54RT

Knightswell Road

CF55HA

Bromley Drive

CF55DL

Thorne Way

CF55HU

Porthcawl Road

CF55PQ

Kilgetty Close

CF55PA

Heol Eglwys

CF55PJ

Heol Trelai

CF55EX

Narberth Road

CF55LH

Heol Trelai

CF55BL

Colin Way

CF54NB

Sanctuary Court

CF55NR

Palmers Drive

CF55JB

Caerau Court Road

CF55WF

Treseder Way

CF55AG

Greencroft Avenue

CF55LN

Canaston Place

CF55QW

Heol Yr Odyn

CF55PU

St Marys Court

CF55QT

Cwrt-Yr-Ala Avenue

CF55NW

Treseder Way

CF55XA

Riverside Terrace

CF55EQ

Camrose Road

CF55EB

Heol Ebwy

CF55PL

Heol Pant Y Deri

CF55NS

Clos Rhedyn

CF55EU

Talybont Road

CF55SB

Heol Homfray

CF55QA

Lauriston Park

CF55AA

Robert Street

CF55AY

Barnard Avenue

CF55HT

Ogmore Road

CF55QS

Cwrt Yr Ala Road

CF55EF

Tidenham Road

CF55ND

Tapley Close

CF55HP

Caerau Lane

CF55ER

Camrose Road

CF55QN

Cyntwell Avenue

CF55AS

Riverside Terrace

CF55JX

Roman Close

CF55HR

Caerau Lane

CF55AL

Clarke Street

CF55NE

Heol Carnau

CF55QD

Heritage Drive

CF55AQ

Vincent Road

CF55LD

Cloister Court

CF55LB

Cloister Court

CF55AW

Colin Way

CF55HZ

Pyle Road

CF54RW

The Sanctuary

CF54ND

Meirwen Drive

CF55DN

Worrells Place

Data Sources

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