Postcode CF5 5QU 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 high crime levels, with around 77.0 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 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Caerau Lane Park.
Caerau West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Caerau West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.0% 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 5QU.
The nearest station is Waun-gron Park located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Caerau Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Caerau Lane Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hywel Dda Park | Small | Walking directions to Hywel Dda Park |
| 0.2 mi | Heol Homfray Park | Small | Walking directions to Heol Homfray Park |
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 5QU postcode area, located within Caerau West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF5 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, CF5 5TD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | New Foundations | Deere Road, Cardiff, CF5 4LL | Walking directions to New Foundations |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.