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Fairwater South

About

Fairwater South is a residential district located to the west of Cardiff city centre. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and terraced homes built from the 1950s onwards. It is situated near the larger suburb of Fairwater, with its local amenities and services.

The layout includes several green spaces, such as the playing fields near Fairwater Primary School. A notable local feature is the alignment of some streets, which follow the route of a former railway line that once served the Ely Racecourse.

Area overview

On average Fairwater South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairwater South is £46,596 per year. Fairwater South is home to around 6,425 people, with a population density of about 4,279.3 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fairwater South Population

6,425

Population density

4,279.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

38.44(+5%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.61(-13%)

Drugs

11.05(+277%)

Public order

10.74(+20%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.23(-23%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,611

87.29%

Other White

150

2.33%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.51%

African

1.18%

Indian

1.09%

Total population: 6,428

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,528

28.82%

No qualifications

1,251

23.6%

Level 3 (A level)

798

15.05%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

788

14.87%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

478

9.02%

Total 16+ residents: 5,301

Housing

Owns outright

948

32.57%

Owns with a mortgage

912

31.33%

Social rents from council

406

13.95%

Other social rented

321

11.03%

Private landlord or letting agency

278

9.55%

Total households: 2,911

Property prices in Fairwater South

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Fairwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Fairwater South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£175,000	£112,000	£140,000	£252,125	£313,825
Flats	9	£120,000	£66,600	£97,500	£128,000	£175,620
Semi-Detached	35	£298,000	£177,250	£252,500	£311,000	£351,750
Terraced	27	£227,500	£143,000	£192,000	£285,250	£328,500

10 years median price trend in Fairwater South

Data Sources

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

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

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