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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

CF53BB

Waungron Road

CF53HB

St Fagans Rise

CF53LE

Ferrier Avenue

CF53NW

Amethyst Road

CF53SR

Beechley Drive

CF53SX

Clover Grove

CF53NB

Whitland Close

CF53RD

Pentrebane Road

CF53AL

St Fagans Road

CF53EY

St Fagans Road

CF53HP

Gorse Place

CF53JZ

Frewer Avenue

CF53QB

Pwllmelin Road

CF53ST

Beechley Drive

CF53UB

Hill View

CF53UF

Beechley Drive

CF53BW

Llanbedr Road

CF53HD

Quarry Close

CF53JB

Chestnut Road

CF53LL

Waterhall Road

CF53QH

Fairwood Road

CF54AB

Wroughton Place

CF52DD

Rhodfa Groes-Wen

CF53JX

Plasmawr Road

CF54AR

Ely Brewery Workshops

CF53AZ

St Fagans Close

CF53ER

Clos Ty Bronna

CF53ND

Keyston Road

CF53QA

Pwllmelin Road

CF53HG

Fern Place

CF53TL

Firs Avenue

CF53DT

Glan Ely Close

CF53LS

Cherwell Close

CF53NE

Keyston Road

CF53NF

Keyston Road

CF53EL

Forest View

CF53LB

Ferrier Avenue

CF53LP

Campion Place

CF53QQ

Bishop Hannon Drive

CF53LH

Hirst Crescent

CF53NH

Keyston Road

CF53PF

Broom Place

CF53RS

Cedar Grove

CF52PQ

Tangmere Drive

CF53AQ

Davies Place

CF53DW

St Fagans Road

CF53EN

Cardiff Road

CF53QJ

Fairwood Road

CF53SH

Beechley Drive

CF53SS

Beechley Drive

CF53LT

Plasmawr Road

CF52NB

Kirton Close

CF53HH

Holly Road

CF53LN

Cypress Place

CF53RH

Elderberry Road

CF52BN

Western Avenue

CF52PW

Llantrisant Road

CF53BD

Limeslade Close

CF53TT

Rosedale Close

CF53BA

Fairwater Green

CF53BR

Llangynidr Road

CF53JP

Ferrier Avenue

CF53RR

Cedar Grove

CF53TA

Lavender Grove

CF53JN

Plasmawr Road

CF53RU

Firtree Close

CF53JT

Plasmawr Road

CF53PN

Sycamore Place

CF52PR

Duxford Close

CF53JS

Fairwater Road

CF53LG

Hirst Crescent

CF53NU

Amethyst Road

CF53RE

Pentrebane Road

CF53UG

Beech Road

CF52PJ

Tangmere Drive

CF53DB

Cartwright Lane

CF53DU

St Fagans Road

CF53EJ

Glan Ely Close

CF53SJ

Beechley Drive

CF52PH

Woodford Close

CF53RG

Elderberry Road

CF52NH

Pwllmelin Road

CF53AS

Norbury Road

CF53DF

The Crescent

CF52PS

Digby Close

CF53BL

Cowbridge Road West

CF53DD

Cartwright Lane

CF53DP

Perrots Close

CF53EQ

Chorley Close

CF53TF

Firs Avenue

CF53TJ

Firs Avenue

CF53DA

Bwlch Road

CF53DG

Everswell Avenue

CF53DY

The Drive

CF53EU

St Fagans Road

CF53NS

Amethyst Road

CF53PR

Hazel Place

CF52BF

Llantrisant Road

CF53JR

Fairwater Road

CF53LF

Heol Gwilym

Data Sources

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