Postcode CF5 3EL 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fairwater South is £46,596 per year. The nearest station is Fairwater located about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bellfields Park.
Fairwater South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Fairwater South has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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 3EL.
The nearest station is Fairwater located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Fairwater | N/A | Walking directions to Fairwater |
| 1 mi | Waun-gron Park | N/A | Walking directions to Waun-gron Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bellfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Bellfields Park |
| 0.5 mi | Fairwater Green | Small | Walking directions to Fairwater Green |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £318,250 |
| Flats | 25 | £139,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £278,125 |
| Terraced | 61 | £231,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fairwater
In the CF5 3EL postcode area, located within Fairwater South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 2 (Rear of) Fairwater Green, Cardiff, CF5 3BA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 58-60 Pethybridge Road, Cardiff, CF5 4DT | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 10-12 Fairwater Green, Cardiff, CF5 3BA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.