Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

MOUNT STUART SQUARE, CF10 5LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT STUART SQUARE, CF10 5LR.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 5LR 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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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF10 5LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £125k.

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CF10 5LR is an up-and-coming urban area on Mount Stuart Square, 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 5LR 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5LR are sourced from Output Area W00010216 (shared with 23 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 5LR. 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

White / British61.5%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed16.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 227,475

12 sales · Mean £ 217,125

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

Crime around CF10 5LR is above average at 111 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 offences183
Anti-social behaviour121
Public order93
Drugs71
Criminal damage and arson55

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Ahmed Saleh Mohammed & Sons0.5 km
  • Bute Street Mini Market0.5 km
  • Cardiff Food Centre0.2 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Bae Coffi0.8 km
  • Cardiff And Vale College0.8 km
  • Bae Coffi0.8 km
  • Cardiff And Vale College0.8 km
  • Butetown Community Centre0.5 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cardiff County Club0.5 km
  • Cardiff County Club0.5 km
  • Eli Jenkins0.3 km
  • Eli Jenkins0.3 km
  • The Depot1.0 km
  • + 1 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 Group0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Boss & Brew Academy0.3 km
  • Carlos Pizza0.1 km
  • Viralife ltd T/A Roscoes0.1 km
  • Boss & Brew Academy0.3 km
  • Carlos Pizza0.1 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Bay0.1 km
  • Cardiff Central1.2 km
  • Grangetown1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • West Bute Street0.1 km
  • Nat West Building0.1 km
  • Mount Stuart Square0.1 km
  • Cardiff Bay Rail Station0.2 km
  • Mount Stuart Square0.2 km