CF10 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Adamsdown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF10 1AE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (611 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF10 1AE are sourced from Output Area W00010208 (shared with 134 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 1AE.
198
28
£ 34,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 82% private renter occupancy, CF10 1AE is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 1AE. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CF10 1AE are high at 611 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
126 nearby- Shop and Save1.0 km
- Hossain Food Store0.8 km
- Shahan Halal Food Store0.9 km
- Cardiff Rugby LTD0.5 km
- Cardiff Rugby LTD0.5 km
- + 121 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Wynford Hotel0.8 km
- Wynford Hotel0.8 km
- Novotel0.7 km
- Walkabout0.2 km
- YHA0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
324 nearby- Neighbourhood Kitchen0.9 km
- Butetown Community Centre1.0 km
- Shamshack1.0 km
- Butetown Community Centre1.0 km
- Shamshack1.0 km
- + 319 more
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- Elevens Bar & Grill0.4 km
- Mad Dog Brewery Co0.4 km
- The Gate Keeper0.4 km
- Elevens Bar & Grill0.4 km
- Mad Dog Brewery Co0.4 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Zaeka Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.0 km
- Rotana Grill House0.0 km
- Tealith Bubble Tea0.0 km
- Tonys Fish bar0.1 km
- Food Studio0.1 km
- + 53 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Central0.4 km
- Cardiff Queen Street0.6 km
- Cathays1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Arcade0.1 km
- Golate0.1 km
- Golate0.1 km
- Caroline Street0.1 km
- Golate0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF101AE · Data under Open Government Licence