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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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
73
Deprivation level
N/A
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
33.6(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
15(+15%)
Public order
11.02(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+4%)
Shoplifting
7.35(+14%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Fairwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,950 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
Detached9£308,500
Flats23£139,000
Semi-Detached61£290,000
Terraced64£254,000

10 years median price trend in Fairwater

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

All postcodes in Fairwater

CF53SJ

Beechley Drive

CF53RE

Pentrebane Road

CF53PD

Gorse Place

CF53LN

Cypress Place

CF52SD

Vista Rise

CF53JD

Reardon Smith Court

CF53HH

Holly Road

CF53TZ

Lime Grove

CF53HZ

Perrots Close

CF53NP

Carter Place

CF53RS

Cedar Grove

CF53PZ

Pentrebane Road

CF53LR

Bracken Place

CF53EW

St Fagans Road

CF53QS

Summerwood Close

CF53JW

Plasmawr Road

CF53PJ

Laburnum Place

CF53DA

Bwlch Road

CF53TF

Firs Avenue

CF53RL

Ashcroft Crescent

CF53RA

Pentrebane Road

CF53TG

Firs Avenue

CF53TH

Firs Avenue

CF52NB

Kirton Close

CF52EX

Grantham Close

CF53DL

St Fagans Road

CF53JU

Plasmawr Road

CF53DZ

Fairways Crescent

CF53QB

Pwllmelin Road

CF54AB

Wroughton Place

CF53LD

Ferrier Avenue

CF53HG

Fern Place

CF53LJ

Kerrigan Close

CF52PW

Llantrisant Road

CF53PW

Poplar Close

CF53BY

Bwlch Road

CF53SL

Beechley Drive

CF53SW

Orange Grove

CF53TP

Willowdale Road

CF52BN

Western Avenue

CF53PQ

Ash Place

CF52PD

Hornchurch Close

CF53BW

Llanbedr Road

CF53LU

Waterhall Road

CF53RH

Elderberry Road

CF53TX

Beech Road

CF53PS

Poplar Road

CF52DD

Rhodfa Groes-Wen

CF53ND

Keyston Road

CF53QA

Pwllmelin Road

CF53EU

St Fagans Road

CF53SR

Beechley Drive

CF53AX

Finchley Road

CF53TL

Firs Avenue

CF53HE

Greenland Crescent

CF53JB

Chestnut Road

CF53LS

Cherwell Close

CF53TU

Shamrock Road

CF53PP

Ash Place

CF53TD

Lavender Grove

CF53SF

Beechley Drive

CF53BZ

Bwlch Road

CF53JE

Plasmawr Road

CF53TW

Shamrock Road

CF53LB

Ferrier Avenue

CF53EH

Oakway

CF53NS

Amethyst Road

CF53EP

Monkton Close

CF53HJ

Holly Road

CF53RP

Ashcroft Crescent

CF53QQ

Bishop Hannon Drive

CF53DP

Perrots Close

CF53AQ

Davies Place

CF53JS

Fairwater Road

CF52PQ

Tangmere Drive

CF53LG

Hirst Crescent

CF53HT

Doyle Avenue

CF53QJ

Fairwood Road

CF53LA

Ferrier Avenue

CF53UA

Bramble Close

CF53SX

Clover Grove

CF52FB

Clos Y Gadwyn

CF52DB

Heol Cynwrig

CF53RG

Elderberry Road

CF53BB

Waungron Road

CF53AD

St Fagans Road

CF53NH

Keyston Road

CF52PA

Kenley Close

CF53HL

Birch Walk

CF53QD

Sylvan Close

CF52EY

Cranwell Close

CF53SN

Beechley Drive

CF53SP

Beechley Drive

CF53NX

Cosheston Road

CF53BG

Norbury Road

CF53NN

Whitland Crescent

CF53PT

Poplar Road

CF53LP

Campion Place

CF53BE

Oxwich Close

CF53TY

Maple Road

Data Sources

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