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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

CF55BN

Clos-Y-Rhiw

CF55HY

Laleston Close

CF55JA

Pyle Road

CF55LS

Heol Y Castell

CF55WF

Treseder Way

CF54RX

The Sanctuary

CF55HA

Bromley Drive

CF55NF

Heol Carnau

CF55HU

Porthcawl Road

CF55JH

Caerau Park Place

CF55AY

Barnard Avenue

CF55DU

Bishopston Road

CF55TB

Cowbridge Road West

CF55AE

Dyfrig Close

CF55HX

Hengoed Close

CF55AB

Dyfrig Road

CF55ED

Heol Ebwy

CF55PL

Heol Pant Y Deri

CF55DT

Amroth Road

CF55DY

Bishopston Road

CF55EZ

Bromley Drive

CF55HE

Broadfield Court

CF55QG

Cyntwell Crescent

CF55RB

Woodlands Park Drive

CF55PR

Bishopston Road

CF55AZ

Barnard Avenue

CF55JB

Caerau Court Road

CF55JL

Heol Y Gaer

CF55LX

Heol Poyston

CF55NT

Clos Eiddiw

CF55QE

Murrel Close

CF55EU

Talybont Road

CF55JX

Roman Close

CF55PQ

Kilgetty Close

CF55QT

Cwrt-Yr-Ala Avenue

CF55HH

Farmhouse Way

CF55HZ

Pyle Road

CF55PP

Pantyderi Close

CF55DS

Amroth Road

CF55QR

Cwrt Yr Ala Road

CF55PT

Lauriston Close

CF55QF

Lon Yr Efail

CF55BF

Cwrt Stan Richards

CF55HB

Bromley Drive

CF55QP

Heol Trelai

CF55QS

Cwrt Yr Ala Road

CF55FE

Ebwy Court

CF55HW

Llandovery Close

CF55JF

Caerau Court

CF55AS

Riverside Terrace

CF55TF

Cowbridge Road West

CF55DW

Bishopston Road

CF55BA

Chichester Way

CF55BB

Chichester Way

CF55JJ

Caerau Park Crescent

CF55PZ

Newgale Place

CF55HF

Lower Acre

CF55JD

Caerau Court Road

CF55RA

Lon Owain

CF55AG

Greencroft Avenue

CF55AU

Barnard Avenue

CF55EN

Haverford Way

CF55JT

Church Road

CF55NG

Heol Carnau

CF55BJ

Morris Finer Close

CF55JS

Caerau Lane

CF55NJ

Ely Distribution Centre

CF55PD

Penally Road

CF55AP

Arles Road

CF55AF

Littlecroft Avenue

CF55LJ

Heol Trelai

CF55RE

Clos Briallen

CF55AA

Robert Street

CF55DJ

Emerson Drive

CF55HJ

Caerau Lane

CF55JP

Caerau Road

CF55LL

Heol Solva

CF55LQ

Church Road

CF55EE

Heol Ebwy

CF55EL

Haverford Way

CF55JN

Heol Y Berllan

CF55LU

Heol Trenewydd

CF55QJ

Cyntwell Crescent

CF55SE

Clos Culver

CF55LH

Heol Trelai

CF55LN

Canaston Place

CF55ET

Llandow Road

CF55FA

Bromley Drive

CF55LP

Prendergast Place

CF55PA

Heol Eglwys

CF55AT

Chichester Way

CF55QN

Cyntwell Avenue

CF55QX

Heol Yr Odyn

CF54RU

Brundall Crescent

CF55HP

Caerau Lane

CF55HQ

Caerau Lane

CF55LR

Heol Y Castell

CF55LY

Heol Poyston

CF55NE

Heol Carnau

CF55PH

Heol Trelai

Data Sources

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