CF10 2EQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Adamsdown in Cardiff. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in CF10 2EQ has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime rates are high (459 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 2EQ are sourced from Output Area W00010131 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 2EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 2EQ.
366
28
£ 34,300 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 83% private renter occupancy, CF10 2EQ 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 2EQ. The average age is 27.7. 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 2EQ are high at 459 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
110 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Stadium Stores0.9 km
- Tudor Motors (shop)1.0 km
- Stadium Stores0.9 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
326 nearby- Chicken House0.9 km
- The Kitchen @OPH1.0 km
- Chicken House0.9 km
- Ocean Park Arena0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 321 more
Pub, NightClub
100 nearby- Elevens Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Mad Dog Brewery Co0.7 km
- The Gate Keeper0.7 km
- Elevens Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Mad Dog Brewery Co0.7 km
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Novotel0.4 km
- Walkabout0.4 km
- YHA0.4 km
- Novotel0.4 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.3 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.3 km
- Rotana Grill House0.4 km
- Tealith Bubble Tea0.4 km
- Tonys Fish bar0.4 km
- Food Studio0.3 km
- + 53 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Queen Street0.4 km
- Cardiff Central0.6 km
- Cathays1.2 km
Bus Stops
- David Street HH0.1 km
- David Street HJ0.1 km
- David Street HK0.1 km
- Guildford Crescent HG0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF102EQ · Data under Open Government Licence