Postcode CF5 3BS is located in an urban city, within the Fairwater ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Fairwater South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairwater South is £46,596 per year. The nearest station is Waun-gron Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fairwater Park.
Fairwater South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Fairwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fairwater South is £46,596 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF5 3BS.
The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waun-gron Park | N/A | Walking directions to Waun-gron Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fairwater | N/A | Walking directions to Fairwater |
| 0.8 mi | Danescourt | N/A | Walking directions to Danescourt |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fairwater Park | Large | Walking directions to Fairwater Park |
| 0.3 mi | Mill Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Parc Waun-gron | Small | Walking directions to Parc Waun-gron |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Fairwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,100 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £334,625 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £285,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 63 | £251,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 22 | £133,000 | £218 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235,500 | £86,000 | £176,250 | £154,000 |
| 2017 | £296,250 | £86,000 | £185,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £299,950 | £98,500 | £190,000 | £165,950 |
| 2019 | £303,750 | £106,500 | £205,000 | £169,000 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £108,000 | £220,600 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £110,000 | £238,975 | £230,995 |
| 2022 | £384,950 | £125,000 | £280,000 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £127,500 | £275,000 | £246,500 |
| 2024 | £362,500 | £130,000 | £275,000 | £235,500 |
| 2025 | £314,250 | £128,000 | £290,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £124,000 | £279,000 | £221,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £170 | £196 | £179 |
| 2017 | £258 | £180 | £206 | £173 |
| 2018 | £214 | £194 | £186 | £177 |
| 2019 | £234 | £191 | £212 | £179 |
| 2020 | £282 | £163 | £226 | £198 |
| 2021 | £265 | £183 | £248 | £279 |
| 2022 | £341 | £223 | £289 | £275 |
| 2023 | £277 | £255 | £283 | £245 |
| 2024 | £360 | £229 | £281 | £246 |
| 2025 | £317 | £236 | £304 | £250 |
| 2026 | £395 | £218 | £292 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 3BS.
In the CF5 3BS postcode area, located within Fairwater South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 10-12 Fairwater Green, Cardiff, CF5 3BA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 2 (Rear of) Fairwater Green, Cardiff, CF5 3BA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | lifestyle express | Plymouth Wood Road, Cardiff, CF5 4DD | Walking directions to lifestyle express |
| 0.3 mi | The Cabin | Waungron Road, Cardiff, CF5 2JL | Walking directions to The Cabin |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5AR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Elected local representatives for CF5 3BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claudia Boes
Fairwater - Elected 5 May 2022
Neil John McEvoy
Fairwater - Elected 5 May 2022
Saleh Ahmed
Fairwater - Elected 5 May 2022
Alex Barros-Curtis
Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF5 3BS records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CF5 3BS in Fairwater South is £256,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CF5 3BS, including Cantonian High School, Fairwater Primary School and Herbert Thompson Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF5 3BS is Waun-gron Park, about 580 m away.
CF5 3BS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,086 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF5 3BS is Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claudia Boes (Labour Party), Neil John McEvoy (Propel) and Saleh Ahmed (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.