About Caerau

Caerau is a residential area located in the county of Bridgend, within the country of Wales. Situated in the CF34 postcode area, it lies to the north of the town of Bridgend itself. The area is primarily made up of housing developments, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, many of which were built during the mid to late 20th century. It is well connected by road, with easy access to the A48 and M4 motorway, making commuting to nearby towns and Cardiff straightforward. Caerau has local amenities including a primary school, a community centre, and several shops, serving the needs of its residents. The area is also close to open spaces, including the nearby Caerau Hill, which offers walking trails and views across the surrounding landscape. It is a quiet, family-friendly environment with a strong sense of community.

School Ratings in Caerau

Families in Caerau have access to 17 local schools.

House Prices in Caerau

Homes sell for an average of £127K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £95K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Caerau

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Caerau, with 22 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Caerau

Caerau benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,191 sales

Average Price £127K
£834 £710K
Detached £256K 236
Semi £137K 548
Terraced £95K 1,262
Flat £64K 28

Crime in Caerau 129 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Caerau is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

48 Violence & Sexual Offences
22 Shoplifting
17 Anti-Social Behaviour
14 Public Order
8 Criminal Damage & Arson
8 Vehicle Crime
5 Other Theft
3 Burglary
2 Drugs
1 Robbery
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Maesteg Train Station 2 miles
Maesteg (Ewenny Road) Train Station 2.3 miles
Garth (Mid Glamorgan) Train Station 2.9 miles
Treherbert Train Station 5.7 miles
Ynyswen Train Station 6.3 miles
Baglan Train Station 6.7 miles

Location

Local Government

District Bridgend
Ward Maesteg East
Constituency Ogmore
Parish Maesteg