Postcode insights

CF5 3QE

Elfed Green

Fairwater

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Detailed insights for CF5 3QE

Overview

Postcode CF5 3QE 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 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Fairwater, about 0.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fairwater Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
46.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Fairwater South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Fairwater South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.8%

Approximately 46.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Fairwater South is £46,596 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF5 3QE.

Transport

The nearest station is Fairwater located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF5 3QE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Fairwater

N/A

Walking directions to Fairwater
0.4 mi

Danescourt

N/A

Walking directions to Danescourt
0.5 mi

Waun-gron Park

N/A

Walking directions to Waun-gron Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF5 3QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miFairwater ParkLargeWalking directions to Fairwater Park
0.4 miFairwater GreenSmallWalking directions to Fairwater Green

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
1,327.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.03(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.72(+5%)
Public order
13.1(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(-7%)
Drugs
3.74(+44%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
84.72%
Chinese
10
3.47%
Other White
9
3.12%
Bangladeshi
6
2.08%
Indian
5
1.74%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
33.88%
No qualifications
65
26.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.4%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.4%
Apprenticeship
16
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
27.34%
Owns with a mortgage
37
26.62%
Owns outright
31
22.3%
Social rents from council
27
19.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Fairwater

Median price£256,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £311K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£334,625£362
Semi-Detached63£285,000£297
Terraced63£251,000£251
Flats22£133,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairwater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairwater in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 3QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 3QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 2025111, Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, CF5 3QASemi-DetachedFreehold£322,500
17 Oct 202568, Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, CF5 2NHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£385,000
22 Aug 202582B, Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, CF5 2NHFlatsLeasehold£95,000
24 Feb 20255, The Chantry, Cardiff, CF5 2NNDetachedFreehold£600,000
14 Feb 202512, The Chantry, Cardiff, CF5 2NNDetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the CF5 3QE postcode area, located within Fairwater South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF5 3QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCantonian High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePeter Lea Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 3QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF5 3QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPwllmelin Stores86 Pwllmelin Road, Cardiff, CF5 2NHWalking directions to Pwllmelin Stores
0.3 miAsda ExpressLlantrisant Road, Cardiff, CF5 2PWWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miSpar2 (Rear of) Fairwater Green, Cardiff, CF5 3BAWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op Food10-12 Fairwater Green, Cardiff, CF5 3BAWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF5 3QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claudia Boes

Fairwater - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Neil John McEvoy

Fairwater - Elected 5 May 2022

Propel

Saleh Ahmed

Fairwater - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Barros-Curtis

Cardiff West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff WestW07000092
WardFairwaterW05001277
ParishFairwaterW04000845
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fairwater SouthW02000397
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 031AW01001750
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF5 3QE

Is CF5 3QE (Fairwater South) safe?

The area around CF5 3QE records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near CF5 3QE?

The median sale price around CF5 3QE in Fairwater South is £256,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF5 3QE?

There are 20 schools close to CF5 3QE, including Cantonian High School, The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School and Peter Lea Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF5 3QE?

The closest station to CF5 3QE is Fairwater, about 190 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF5 3QE?

CF5 3QE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF5 3QE (Fairwater South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF5 3QE 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).

Data Sources

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.