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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

CF53TT

Rosedale Close

CF52EW

Manston Close

CF53JP

Ferrier Avenue

CF53HX

Cadwgan Place

CF53JT

Plasmawr Road

CF53AR

Fairwater Avenue

CF52LR

Marionville Gardens

CF53LH

Hirst Crescent

CF53JY

Frewer Avenue

CF53AN

St Fagans Road

CF53DB

Cartwright Lane

CF53AZ

St Fagans Close

CF53EQ

Chorley Close

CF53NR

Cosheston Road

CF53UE

Firs Avenue

CF53SU

Orange Grove

CF53PX

Roche Crescent

CF53JX

Plasmawr Road

CF53QE

Elfed Green

CF53BS

Llangynidr Road

CF53SY

Lavender Grove

CF53NT

Amethyst Road

CF53QH

Fairwood Road

CF52PH

Woodford Close

CF53AU

Norbury Road

CF53EN

Cardiff Road

CF53HD

Quarry Close

CF53BQ

Llangattock Road

CF53JA

Heol Dennant

CF53HQ

Gorse Place

CF53NJ

Keyston Road

CF53NF

Keyston Road

CF53DX

St Fagans Road

CF53JN

Plasmawr Road

CF53DU

St Fagans Road

CF53PY

Roche Crescent

CF53NB

Whitland Close

CF53BR

Llangynidr Road

CF53UB

Hill View

CF53SG

Beechley Drive

CF53RT

Lilac Close

CF53PE

Pinehurst Road

CF53TQ

Willowdale Close

CF53AS

Norbury Road

CF52SR

Waterhall Road

CF53HS

Doyle Avenue

CF53RD

Pentrebane Road

CF53HW

Milton Place

CF53RJ

Ashcroft Crescent

CF53DD

Cartwright Lane

CF53ST

Beechley Drive

CF53RW

Pentrebane Road

CF53DJ

Everswell Road

CF53XN

Plasmawr Road

CF53NU

Amethyst Road

CF53EE

Bwlch Road

CF53LE

Ferrier Avenue

CF53TN

Willowdale Road

CF53SZ

Lavender Grove

CF53NL

Whitland Crescent

CF53DH

Everswell Road

CF53QW

Hawkwood Close

CF53PL

Peach Place

CF52SA

Ashdene Close

CF53SQ

Beechley Drive

CF53PG

Windrush Place

CF53ES

Voysey Place

CF53DW

St Fagans Road

CF53HU

Doyle Avenue

CF53BA

Fairwater Green

CF53BU

Llanbedr Road

CF53NA

Pwllmelin Road

CF53BH

Norbury Court

CF53TR

Briar Close

CF53AJ

St Fagans Road

CF52PS

Digby Close

CF53AB

Ely Road

CF53TA

Lavender Grove

CF53AY

Norbury Avenue

CF53BP

St Fagans Road

CF53LF

Heol Gwilym

CF53HN

Heather Way

CF53BL

Cowbridge Road West

CF53BD

Limeslade Close

CF53AE

St Fagans Road

CF53TE

Honeysuckle Grove

CF53AP

Shears Road

CF53DF

The Crescent

CF53JR

Fairwater Road

CF53EG

Oakway

CF53LL

Waterhall Road

CF53QN

Hazel Place

CF52PJ

Tangmere Drive

CF53RB

Pentrebane Road

CF53DT

Glan Ely Close

CF53BT

Llandetty Road

CF53QF

Fairwood Road

CF53DE

Tudor Close

CF53EF

Bwlch Road

CF53DG

Everswell Avenue

Data Sources

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