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CF5 4AR

Ely Brewery Workshops

Fairwater

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Detailed insights for CF5 4AR

Overview

Postcode CF5 4AR 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 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Fairwater South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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 4AR.

Transport

The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF5 4AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Waun-gron Park

N/A

Walking directions to Waun-gron Park
0.6 mi

Fairwater

N/A

Walking directions to Fairwater

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF5 4AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Park
0.4 miMill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Park
0.2 miParc Waun-gronSmallWalking directions to Parc Waun-gron

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
3,439 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.4(-19%)
Drugs
26.77(+934%)
Vehicle crime
14.32(+399%)
Public order
13.08(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.59(-19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
89.77%
Other
6
2.79%
Other White
4
1.86%
African
3
1.4%
Other Black
2
0.93%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
30.93%
No qualifications
41
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
36
18.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
40.3%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
26.12%
Other social rented
4
2.99%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 4AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 4AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 20263, Station Terrace, Cardiff, CF5 4AATerracedFreehold£160,000
30 Oct 20255, Station Terrace, Cardiff, CF5 4AATerracedFreehold£186,000
21 Oct 2025Glynteg House, Station Terrace, Cardiff, CF5 4AAOtherLeasehold£120,000
23 Jun 2025Glynteg House, Station Terrace, Cardiff, CF5 4AAOtherFreehold£380,000
15 May 202638, Limeslade Close, Cardiff, CF5 3BDFlatsLeasehold£43,100

Schools

In the CF5 4AR postcode area, located within Fairwater South, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF5 4AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMillbank Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableRiverbank Special SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableTy Gwyn Special SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 4AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF5 4AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressCowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5ARWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miThe CabinWaungron Road, Cardiff, CF5 2JLWalking directions to The Cabin
0.4 miFarmfoodsCowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5BTWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miCo-op Food12 Waungron Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2JJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 milifestyle expressPlymouth Wood Road, Cardiff, CF5 4DDWalking directions to lifestyle express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF5 4AR, 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 031DW01001754
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CF5 4AR

Is CF5 4AR (Fairwater South) safe?

The area around CF5 4AR 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.

What is the average house price near CF5 4AR?

The median sale price around CF5 4AR 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 4AR?

There are 20 schools close to CF5 4AR, including Millbank Primary School, Riverbank Special School and Ty Gwyn Special School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF5 4AR?

The closest station to CF5 4AR is Waun-gron Park, about 363 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF5 4AR?

CF5 4AR 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).

Who represents CF5 4AR (Fairwater South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF5 4AR 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.