Postcode CF5 5JU 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 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Caerau West is £40,290 per year. The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Caerau West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.0% 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.
The average income per household in Caerau West is £40,290 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF5 5JU.
The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £238,750 in Caerau area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £197,475 |
10 year median price trend in Caerau
In the CF5 5JU postcode area, located within Caerau West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bishopston Stores | 125-127 Bishopston Road, Cardiff, CF5 5DX | Walking directions to Bishopston Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.