Postcode insights

CF5 5NJ

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Caerau

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Detailed insights for CF5 5NJ

Overview

Postcode CF5 5NJ is located in an urban city, within the Caerau ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caerau East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caerau East is £37,268 per year. The nearest station is Waun-gron Park, about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
49.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Caerau East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 27 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Caerau East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.3%

Approximately 49.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Caerau East is £37,268 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
2,970.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.9(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.76(+121%)
Public order
21.57(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.98(+63%)
Shoplifting
7.19(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
70.21%
African
40
10.64%
Other White
13
3.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.19%
Arab
12
3.19%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
31.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
32.61%
Owns outright
26
18.84%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.12%
Social rents from council
23
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.87%
Total households: 138

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 5NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF5 5NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 2025153A, Heol Trelai, Cardiff, CF5 5LESemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
12 Dec 202590, Heol Trelai, Cardiff, CF5 5PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,000
05 Nov 2025110, Bishopston Road, Cardiff, CF5 5DZTerracedFreehold£190,000
14 Nov 202517, Heol Eglwys, Cardiff, CF5 5NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£143,900
26 Aug 202567, Bishopston Road, Cardiff, CF5 5DUTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF5 5NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCardiff West Community High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableTrelai Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableWoodlands High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 5NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF5 5NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBishopston Stores125-127 Bishopston Road, Cardiff, CF5 5DXWalking directions to Bishopston Stores
0.4 miAmroth StoresAmroth Road, Cardiff, CF5 5TAWalking directions to Amroth Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF5 5NJ, 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 EastW02000407
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 041AW01001704
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF5 5NJ

Is CF5 5NJ (Caerau East) safe?

The area around CF5 5NJ records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5NJ?

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

What schools are near CF5 5NJ?

There are 15 schools close to CF5 5NJ, including Cardiff West Community High School, Trelai Primary School and Woodlands High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF5 5NJ?

CF5 5NJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF5 5NJ (Caerau East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff West covering CF5 5NJ 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.