Caerau East
Cardiff 041 · 4 sub-areas · 6,694 residents
Cardiff 041 is a residential neighbourhood in Cardiff, home to around 6,700 people and with a noticeably younger-than-average population given its high share of under-18s. A typical two-bedroom home lets for roughly £1,070 a month — moderately below the UK national median for a 2-bed, and broadly in line with Cardiff's affordable reputation.
Caerau East is a mid-density neighbourhood of Cardiff in the Wales region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Caerau East?
4 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,157 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Caerau East in Cardiff
Living in Caerau East
Cardiff 041 sits within Cardiff's broader suburban fabric, and what distinguishes it from the city centre is its predominantly family-oriented character. Around 28% of residents are under 18 — well above what you'd expect in a typical urban neighbourhood — which tells you something about who's put down roots here. It's a place where families have settled in, rather than a neighbourhood in flux.
On cost, it sits comfortably in Cardiff's more affordable range. A 2-bed runs around £1,070 a month, noticeably below the UK national 2-bed median of roughly £1,200 and the kind of figure that makes Cardiff's housing market competitive with most other UK cities outside London. Rents have risen about 4.8% over the past year, which is a real increase but not dramatically out of step with the national picture. The median property sale price sits at around £204,000, and if you're saving a deposit you could get there in just over three years at typical local salaries — a comparatively short runway by UK standards.
The people here lean family-heavy. Couples with children make up a notable share of households, though nearly a third of households are single-person — so it's not exclusively family territory. Around 90% of residents were born in the UK, and the degree-holding share at 18% is on the lower side compared to Cardiff's more graduate-dense inner areas. Median resident salaries run to about £32,800 a year, which is broadly in line with the local workplace salary of £33,600.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away — around a 13-minute walk — which keeps Cardiff city centre and onward connections accessible. Most residents drive, with over half commuting by car. Greenspace is within easy reach: the nearest green space is under 400 metres away, and nearly half of residents have walkable access to a park or open area.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific parts of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cardiff 041 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with affordable rents and good greenspace access — the nearest green space is under 400 metres away. The trade-off is a crime rate noticeably above the UK average and a school catchment that currently lacks Good or Outstanding-rated options within 2 km. It suits families who prioritise space and value over school proximity or nightlife.
- What is the rent in Cardiff 041?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £894 a month, a 2-bed about £1,070, and a 3-bed roughly £1,190. These are estimated figures based on local sale prices scaled from Cardiff-level rent data. Rents rose around 4.8% in the past year, so expect gradual upward pressure.
- Is Cardiff 041 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 182 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — more than double the UK national rate. That's above average for the UK, though it's not unusual within urban Cardiff. Quieter residential streets tend to be calmer; busier roads and commercial areas drive the higher numbers. Check crime maps for your specific street before committing.
- What's the commute from Cardiff 041 to Cardiff city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.1 km away — roughly a 13-minute walk. Cardiff city centre is a short ride from there. Most residents drive rather than use public transport; only around 13% commute by public transport. Working from home is also reasonably common, at nearly 18% of residents.
- Who lives in Cardiff 041?
- Predominantly families — around 28% of residents are under 18, one of the higher shares you'll find in Cardiff. The neighbourhood also has a significant single-person household share of around 30%. Most residents were born in the UK, and the degree-holding share is on the lower side at 18%, suggesting a mix of trade, service, and public-sector workers.
- What schools are near Cardiff 041?
- There are four schools within typical catchment distance, but none currently hold a Good or Outstanding rating within 2 km. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, so check current Estyn reports directly for the most accurate picture. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 29 km away, so families prioritising school quality may want to investigate catchment boundaries carefully.
- How does Cardiff 041 compare to other Cardiff neighbourhoods for rent?
- It's on the more affordable side. A 2-bed at around £1,070 a month is below the UK national 2-bed median of roughly £1,200, and broadly competitive with other suburban Cardiff areas. You're paying less than you would in Cardiff's inner or more central neighbourhoods, in exchange for a slightly longer commute on foot to the rail station.