Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

JAMES STREET, CF10 5EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES STREET, CF10 5EZ.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF10 5EZ 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF10 5EZ — age 40, 49% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF10 5EZ is an up-and-coming urban area on James Street, 0.5km from Butetown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

Day-to-day life in CF10 5EZ has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5EZ are sourced from Output Area W00008807 (shared with 105 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 5EZ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.6%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed19.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF10 5EZ is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences200
Anti-social behaviour113
Public order104
Drugs69
Criminal damage and arson50

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Frankies Bargains1.0 km
  • Holmesdale St Post Office & Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Kent Street Stores0.9 km
  • Naz General Store1.0 km
  • Stop and Shop0.9 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cardiff County Club0.7 km
  • Cardiff County Club0.7 km
  • The Depot1.0 km
  • The Depot1.0 km
  • Eli Jenkins0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Butetown Community Centre0.6 km
  • Five Guys0.5 km
  • Kingdom of Sheba0.5 km
  • Shamshack0.6 km
  • Spice Route0.5 km
  • + 95 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Grange Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Grange Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Boss & Brew Academy0.4 km
  • Carlos Pizza0.1 km
  • Viralife ltd T/A Roscoes0.1 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coal Exchange Hotel0.1 km
  • The Coal Exchange Hotel0.1 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Bay0.3 km
  • Cardiff Central1.3 km
  • Grangetown1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • James Street0.1 km
  • James Street0.1 km
  • Adelaide Street0.1 km
  • Mount Stuart Square0.1 km
  • Adelaide Street0.1 km