Fairwater
Strong on transport, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares Fairwater in Caerdydd - Cardiff using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Fairwater a good place to live?
Fairwater may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Caerdydd - Cardiff below.
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Fairwater at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Fairwater
Crime rate
Crime rate
15.37 per 1,000 people
Percentile
47th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
House prices in Fairwater
House prices
Average sold price
£268,986
Percentile
42nd percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Fairwater
Flood risk in Fairwater
Transport in Fairwater
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Fairwater a good place to live?
Fairwater may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Fairwater safe?
Fairwater ranks in the 47th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Fairwater?
The average sold price is £268,986, with house prices in the 42nd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Fairwater?
Schools rank in the 1st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Fairwater?
Nearby public profiles include Whitchurch and Tongwynlais in Caerdydd - Cardiff and Cathays in Caerdydd - Cardiff.
