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About

Fairwater is a residential ward in western Cardiff, characterised by its extensive housing estates developed primarily in the mid-20th century. The area is dominated by semi-detached and terraced homes, providing a significant portion of the city's housing stock. Its layout is functional, with local shopping parades serving the community's everyday needs along main routes like Fairwater Road. The ward is bordered by the River Ely to the south, which defines its boundary.

The geography is gently sloping, with the notable presence of Waungron Park, a large green space offering sports fields and recreational areas. This park is a key local facility, contrasting with the dense residential streets. Fairwater Library serves as a community hub. The area is well-connected by several bus routes, facilitating travel into the city centre and to neighbouring suburbs like Llandaff and Ely.

Area overview

On average Fairwater has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairwater is £45,742 per year. Fairwater is home to around 13,066 people, with a population density of about 4,283.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairwater Population
13,066
Population density
4,283.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.13(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.85(+2%)
Public order
10.64(+19%)
Drugs
7.65(+161%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,225
85.93%
Other White
316
2.42%
African
207
1.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
190
1.45%
Indian
157
1.2%
Total population: 13,063

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,039
28.97%
No qualifications
2,370
22.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,610
15.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,577
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
984
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 10,491

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,793
30.5%
Owns outright
1,784
30.35%
Social rents from council
1,005
17.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
696
11.84%
Other social rented
456
7.76%
Total households: 5,878

Property prices in Fairwater

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Fairwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fairwater 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 Fairwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£318,250
Flats25£139,000
Semi-Detached60£278,125
Terraced61£231,000

10 years median price trend in Fairwater

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

All postcodes in Fairwater

CF52FA

Clos Y Faenor

CF53BN

Lougher Close

CF53EH

Oakway

CF53RL

Ashcroft Crescent

CF52LR

Marionville Gardens

CF53TP

Willowdale Road

CF53TH

Firs Avenue

CF52SB

Restways Close

CF53AN

St Fagans Road

CF53BZ

Bwlch Road

CF53HZ

Perrots Close

CF53AR

Fairwater Avenue

CF53AU

Norbury Road

CF53BF

Sentinel Court

CF53AF

St Fagans Road

CF53BE

Oxwich Close

CF53NP

Carter Place

CF53RB

Pentrebane Road

CF53LW

Camelia Court

CF52PA

Kenley Close

CF53BJ

Bailey Close

CF53ES

Voysey Place

CF53EX

St Fagans Road

CF53HQ

Gorse Place

CF53HX

Cadwgan Place

CF53PY

Roche Crescent

CF53QP

Fairwood Close

CF53RW

Pentrebane Road

CF53BG

Norbury Road

CF53EG

Oakway

CF53NG

Keyston Road

CF53PS

Poplar Road

CF53QS

Summerwood Close

CF53TN

Willowdale Road

CF53UD

Hill View

CF53PX

Roche Crescent

CF53EA

Fairways Crescent

CF53JE

Plasmawr Road

CF53PJ

Laburnum Place

CF54AA

Station Terrace

CF53JU

Plasmawr Road

CF53NJ

Keyston Road

CF53TY

Maple Road

CF53PD

Gorse Place

CF53RQ

Cherry Close

CF53JD

Reardon Smith Court

CF53LU

Waterhall Road

CF53NY

Chatsworth Close

CF52DB

Heol Cynwrig

CF53UE

Firs Avenue

CF53JA

Heol Dennant

CF52EY

Cranwell Close

CF53AE

St Fagans Road

CF53DN

Brook Court

CF53DZ

Fairways Crescent

CF53PW

Poplar Close

CF53SQ

Beechley Drive

CF53AT

Norbury Road

CF53TU

Shamrock Road

CF53EB

Wellwright Road

CF53ET

Fairways Crescent

CF53HA

St Fagans Rise

CF53RT

Lilac Close

CF53UA

Bramble Close

CF53AG

St Fagans Road

CF53BQ

Llangattock Road

CF53DX

St Fagans Road

CF53SN

Beechley Drive

CF52EX

Grantham Close

CF53AH

St Fagans Road

CF53LD

Ferrier Avenue

CF53PG

Windrush Place

CF53QN

Hazel Place

CF53QT

Cornwood Close

CF52PD

Hornchurch Close

CF53BP

St Fagans Road

CF53NR

Cosheston Road

CF53RJ

Ashcroft Crescent

CF53SY

Lavender Grove

CF53BU

Llanbedr Road

CF53DJ

Everswell Road

CF53PZ

Pentrebane Road

CF53TD

Lavender Grove

CF53TE

Honeysuckle Grove

CF53BS

Llangynidr Road

CF52SE

Sundew Close

CF53AJ

St Fagans Road

CF53EZ

St Fagans Rise

CF53JQ

Fairwater Road

CF53QR

Treetops Close

CF52EW

Manston Close

CF53HS

Doyle Avenue

CF53SP

Beechley Drive

CF53XN

Plasmawr Road

CF53BX

Bwlch Road

CF53DL

St Fagans Road

CF53NQ

Cosheston Road

CF53PP

Ash Place

CF53UH

Beech Road

CF53AB

Ely Road

Data Sources

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