CF10 5LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bute Street, 0.5km from Butetown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CF10 5LE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 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 5LE are sourced from Output Area W00010216 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTE STREET, CF10 5LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTE STREET, CF10 5LE.
229
35
£ 40,400 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 5LE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF10 5LE spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 5LE. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 5LE is above average at 109 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Rocky's Backseat Diner1.0 km
- Rocky's Backseat Diner1.0 km
- Boss & Brew Academy0.3 km
- Carlos Pizza0.2 km
- Viralife ltd T/A Roscoes0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- A K General Store Off Licence0.4 km
- Bay View Convenience Store0.2 km
- Bia0.1 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Bae Coffi0.8 km
- Cafe H1.0 km
- Cardiff And Vale College0.8 km
- Bae Coffi0.8 km
- Cafe H1.0 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Coal Exchange Hotel0.2 km
- The Coal Exchange Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Eli Jenkins0.3 km
- Eli Jenkins0.3 km
- The Depot1.0 km
- The Depot1.0 km
- Cardiff County Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Bay0.1 km
- Cardiff Central1.2 km
- Grangetown1.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Bute Street0.0 km
- Cardiff Bay Rail Station0.0 km
- Cardiff Bay Rail Station0.0 km
- Cardiff Bay Station0.0 km
- Cardiff Bay Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF105LE · Data under Open Government Licence