C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilBridgend
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh village
27% above the national average.
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Caerau showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Caerau boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Croeserw

village

C+

1.5 km away

Nantyffyllon

village

C+

1.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Limited
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Plentiful
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Ample
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Limited
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Maesteg (Ewenny Road)
Train
train
Maesteg
Train
train
Garth (Bridgend County)
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Blaengarw Primary School
Cwmfelin Primary School
Garth Primary School
Nantyffyllon Primary School
Plasnewydd Primary School

Caerau House Prices

The average house price in Caerau is £118,289, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Caerau house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Caerau graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£118,289

Detached house prices

£225,000

Semi-detached house prices

£137,605

Terraced house prices

£115,737

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caerau a nice place to live?

Caerau is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Caerau?

Caerau has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 95 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 27% above the national average, and 51% above the Bridgend average.

What are the demographics of Caerau?

The majority of residents in Caerau identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (61%).