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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

CF53LR

Bracken Place

CF53SW

Orange Grove

CF52FB

Clos Y Gadwyn

CF53AP

Shears Road

CF53DE

Tudor Close

CF53HF

Quarry Crescent

CF53HJ

Holly Road

CF53PL

Peach Place

CF53QL

Fairwood Road

CF53RP

Ashcroft Crescent

CF53TZ

Lime Grove

CF52PP

Tangmere Drive

CF52SD

Vista Rise

CF53TX

Beech Road

CF53EE

Bwlch Road

CF53HN

Heather Way

CF53NA

Pwllmelin Road

CF53SL

Beechley Drive

CF53BT

Llandetty Road

CF53NN

Whitland Crescent

CF53PE

Pinehurst Road

CF53QD

Sylvan Close

CF53QF

Fairwood Road

CF52SR

Waterhall Road

CF53AX

Finchley Road

CF53AY

Norbury Avenue

CF53HR

Chestnut Road

CF53QE

Elfed Green

CF53RN

Ashcroft Crescent

CF53TW

Shamrock Road

CF53LA

Ferrier Avenue

CF53PT

Poplar Road

CF53TB

Lavender Grove

CF53EF

Bwlch Road

CF53LQ

Berry Place

CF53NT

Amethyst Road

CF53PQ

Ash Place

CF53RF

Pentrebane Road

CF53TR

Briar Close

CF52BE

Western Avenue Court

CF53AW

Brook Road

CF53ED

Wellwright Road

CF53HT

Doyle Avenue

CF53JW

Plasmawr Road

CF53TQ

Willowdale Close

CF53HU

Doyle Avenue

CF53NX

Cosheston Road

CF53QG

Fairwood Road

CF53SF

Beechley Drive

CF54AQ

Ely Bridge Industrial Estate

CF53DH

Everswell Road

CF53HY

Mccale Avenue

CF53SU

Orange Grove

CF53TS

Yew Tree Close

CF53AD

St Fagans Road

CF53BH

Norbury Court

CF53EW

St Fagans Road

CF53NL

Whitland Crescent

CF53RA

Pentrebane Road

CF53EP

Monkton Close

CF53SZ

Lavender Grove

CF52SA

Ashdene Close

CF53HE

Greenland Crescent

CF53HL

Birch Walk

CF53HW

Milton Place

CF53LJ

Kerrigan Close

CF53QU

Bishop Hannon Drive

CF53QW

Hawkwood Close

CF53SG

Beechley Drive

CF53TG

Firs Avenue

CF53BY

Bwlch Road

CF53JY

Frewer Avenue

CF53PU

Poplar Road

Data Sources

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