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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

CF52NH

Pwllmelin Road

CF53SH

Beechley Drive

CF53AG

St Fagans Road

CF52FA

Clos Y Faenor

CF53EL

Forest View

CF54AA

Station Terrace

CF52BF

Llantrisant Road

CF53JZ

Frewer Avenue

CF53EA

Fairways Crescent

CF53HA

St Fagans Rise

CF53QP

Fairwood Close

CF52BE

Western Avenue Court

CF53NY

Chatsworth Close

CF53HF

Quarry Crescent

CF53EY

St Fagans Road

CF53ET

Fairways Crescent

CF53QL

Fairwood Road

CF53BX

Bwlch Road

CF53HB

St Fagans Rise

CF53QU

Bishop Hannon Drive

CF53EZ

St Fagans Rise

CF53NE

Keyston Road

CF53JQ

Fairwater Road

CF52PR

Duxford Close

CF53UH

Beech Road

CF54AQ

Ely Bridge Industrial Estate

CF53UF

Beechley Drive

CF53AW

Brook Road

CF53AF

St Fagans Road

CF53RU

Firtree Close

CF52SE

Sundew Close

CF53LT

Plasmawr Road

CF53BF

Sentinel Court

CF53RN

Ashcroft Crescent

CF52SB

Restways Close

CF54AR

Ely Brewery Workshops

CF53QG

Fairwood Road

CF53HR

Chestnut Road

CF53NG

Keyston Road

CF53UD

Hill View

CF53PU

Poplar Road

CF53EB

Wellwright Road

CF53SS

Beechley Drive

CF53TS

Yew Tree Close

CF53AL

St Fagans Road

CF53RR

Cedar Grove

CF53UG

Beech Road

CF53NW

Amethyst Road

CF53RQ

Cherry Close

CF53PR

Hazel Place

CF53DN

Brook Court

CF53PN

Sycamore Place

CF53LW

Camelia Court

CF53ER

Clos Ty Bronna

CF53BN

Lougher Close

CF53PF

Broom Place

CF53NQ

Cosheston Road

CF53LQ

Berry Place

CF53HP

Gorse Place

CF53TJ

Firs Avenue

CF53RF

Pentrebane Road

CF52PP

Tangmere Drive

CF53ED

Wellwright Road

CF53EJ

Glan Ely Close

CF53BJ

Bailey Close

CF53QR

Treetops Close

CF53EX

St Fagans Road

CF53HY

Mccale Avenue

CF53DY

The Drive

CF53AT

Norbury Road

CF53AH

St Fagans Road

CF53QT

Cornwood Close

CF53TB

Lavender Grove

Data Sources

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