Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF10 5HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 5HJ.

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Population

197

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 5HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 89% of tenure in CF10 5HJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CF10 5HJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Butetown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF10 5HJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 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 5HJ are sourced from Output Area W00010635 (shared with 10 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 5HJ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.2%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean51.0%
Other / Mixed19.2%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around CF10 5HJ is above average at 131 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.

Violence and sexual offences211
Shoplifting150
Anti-social behaviour91
Public order88
Criminal damage and arson41

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • 4Winds0.9 km
  • Clare Food Stores1.0 km
  • One Stop Stores Limited1.0 km
  • 4Winds0.9 km
  • One Stop Stores Limited1.0 km
  • + 99 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

228 nearby
  • Motorlegs1.0 km
  • Spicy Shack0.9 km
  • Takoyaki Tako0.9 km
  • Motorlegs1.0 km
  • Takoyaki Tako0.9 km
  • + 223 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Eastern Chinese Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Eastern Chinese Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Novotel0.6 km
  • Walkabout0.6 km
  • YHA0.7 km
  • Novotel0.6 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.5 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

70 nearby
  • Dirty Martini Cardiff0.6 km
  • Great Western Lloyds Bar0.5 km
  • Lab 220.7 km
  • O'Neills0.7 km
  • Par 590.6 km
  • + 65 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.7 km
  • Rotana Grill House0.7 km
  • Tealith Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • Tonys Fish bar0.7 km
  • Food Studio0.7 km
  • + 49 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Central0.4 km
  • Cardiff Bay0.8 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Christina Street0.2 km
  • North Church Street0.2 km
  • Letton Road0.2 km
  • Dumballs Road Top0.2 km
  • North Church Street0.2 km