Centurion Close Cardiff / Caerdydd, Cardiff
20 addresses across 1 postcode (CF5), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5803179.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 1).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Cardiff costs £2,013 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Waun-gron Park, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Caerau Lane Surgery, about 220 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 90 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £71,500 | £71,500 | £71,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2017 | 11 CF5 5JW | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2015 | 11 CF5 5JW | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2005 | 11 CF5 5JW | Semi-detached | £71,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (8); 1996-2002 (2); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cardiff in 2026-27: Band D £2,013 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,342 | £1,566 | £1,789 | £2,013 | £2,461 | £2,908 | £3,355 | £4,026 | £4,697 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (75% of about 510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 20 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 35 m and 37 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF5 5JW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Waun-gron Park 116,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Fairwater 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Ninian Park 156,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prendergast Place Caerau | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 Cardiff Bus Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Caerau Lane Surgery | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Caerau Lane Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Rookwood Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Ely Police Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caerau Lane Superstore Cashzone | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Cowbridge Road Allotments 1.0 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Caerau Camp, a scheduled monument, 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Caerau Camp | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west |
| Ely Roman Villa | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Cwrt-yr-ala | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Victoria Park, Cardiff | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Caerau Wood | Wood | 120 m south |
| Sweldon Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Coed y Ffynnon | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Cock Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Cwm-slade | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 20 |
18 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cardiff: see them on the Cardiff page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelai Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Mary Immaculate High School Roman Catholic English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pencaerau Primary school English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cardiff West Community High School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Hywel Dda Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Windsor Clive Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Francis V.A. Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Millbank Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Herbert Thompson Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ely and Caerau Children's Centre | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Fagans Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Community Food Store CF5 5JT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club CF5 5LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2016 |
| Highfields Inn CF5 5JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Bishopston Stores CF5 5DX | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Road (19); On or near Saundersfoot Close (15); On or near Heol Carnau (13); On or near Centurion Close (12); On or near Roman Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 72% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 34% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CF5 5JW: 20 addresses
Nearby streets
Church Road · Roman Close · St. Marys Close · Prendergast Place · Heol Carnau · Church Road · Saundersfoot Close · Tapley Close · Trelai Court · Heol Pantyderi · Heol Deva · Newgale Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.