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CF5 5HX

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Caerau

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Detailed insights for CF5 5HX

Overview

Postcode CF5 5HX is located in an urban city, within the Caerau ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caerau West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caerau West is £40,290 per year. The nearest station is Waun-gron Park, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hywel Dda Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Caerau West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Caerau West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.2%

Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Caerau West is £40,290 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF5 5HX.

Transport

The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF5 5HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHywel Dda ParkSmallWalking directions to Hywel Dda Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
7,224.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.05(+68%)
Shoplifting
39.12(+508%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.97(+138%)
Public order
21.19(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.56(+166%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
90.13%
Bangladeshi
6
1.97%
African
6
1.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.32%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
34.18%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
32.81%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.75%
Social rents from council
22
17.19%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Caerau

Median price£224,500
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £265K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £224,500 (about £261 per square foot) in Caerau area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caerau over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£317,000£314
Semi-Detached31£240,000£249
Terraced41£190,500£263
Flats4£122,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caerau

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerau.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£83,000£137,000£128,000
2017£212,475£82,000£147,500£122,500
2018£218,000£86,500£165,000£141,000
2019£231,000£89,950£162,500£154,950
2020£245,000£92,000£186,500£150,000
2021£262,250£95,000£192,000£179,500
2022£278,000£113,750£220,000£205,500
2023£295,000£119,000£220,000£195,500
2024£265,000£114,000£220,500£192,600
2025£319,000£122,500£230,000£195,000
2026£315,000£120,000£250,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerau.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerau.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£128£159£139
2017£194£118£153£151
2018£216£100£162£150
2019£221£121£174£167
2020£223£131£193£171
2021£253£140£213£184
2022£246£141£232£209
2023£297£135£224£225
2024£301£156£231£231
2025£306£202£256£242
2026£321£237£272
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerau.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 5HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 5HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20267, Porthcawl Road, Cardiff, CF5 5HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
10 Mar 202562, Heol Pant Y Deri, Cardiff, CF5 5PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
17 Apr 202636, Caerau Lane, Cardiff, CF5 5HQTerracedFreehold£250,000
24 Mar 20267, St Hilary Court, Tidenham Road, Cardiff, CF5 5EFFlatsLeasehold£118,500
30 Apr 202515, St Hilary Court, Tidenham Road, Cardiff, CF5 5EFFlatsLeasehold£72,000

Schools

In the CF5 5HX postcode area, located within Caerau West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF5 5HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableWindsor Clive Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePencaerau Primary schoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableHywel Dda Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 5HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF5 5HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlCowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TDWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miTesco ExpressCowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBishopston Stores125-127 Bishopston Road, Cardiff, CF5 5DXWalking directions to Bishopston Stores
0.3 miNew FoundationsDeere Road, Cardiff, CF5 4LLWalking directions to New Foundations
0.4 miPolski SklepDeere Road, Cardiff, CF5 4LLWalking directions to Polski Sklep

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF5 5HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elaine Alison Simmons

Caerau - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Peter Evan Bradbury

Caerau - 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
WardCaerauW05001272
ParishCaerauW04000839
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caerau WestW02000411
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 045BW01001703
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF5 5HX

Is CF5 5HX (Caerau West) safe?

The area around CF5 5HX records about 115 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 5HX?

The median sale price around CF5 5HX in Caerau West is £224,500 (about £261 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF5 5HX?

There are 15 schools close to CF5 5HX, including Windsor Clive Primary School, Pencaerau Primary school and Hywel Dda Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF5 5HX?

CF5 5HX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF5 5HX (Caerau West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF5 5HX is Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elaine Alison Simmons (Labour Party) and Peter Evan Bradbury (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.