Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF10 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 1AP.

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Population

198

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 1AP 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

At 82% private renter occupancy, CF10 1AP 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.

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

CF10 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Adamsdown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (426 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area W00010208 (shared with 134 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 1AP. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian17.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed27.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near CF10 1AP are high at 426 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 offences834
Shoplifting555
Public order284
Anti-social behaviour254
Other theft154

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

320 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Golf Fang0.4 km
  • Bae Coffi0.6 km
  • Bru Coffee0.4 km
  • Cafe H0.3 km
  • + 315 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Zaeka Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

130 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Frozen Kiosks Ltd0.4 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.2 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Puro FitFood0.4 km
  • + 125 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.7 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.1 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.7 km
  • YHA0.6 km
  • Novotel0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

100 nearby
  • Ten Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Lab 220.2 km
  • The Golden Cross0.1 km
  • Dirty Martini Cardiff0.2 km
  • Great Western Lloyds Bar0.1 km
  • + 95 more
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Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Laziza Take-Away0.9 km
  • Riverside premier1.0 km
  • Riverside premier1.0 km
  • Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.3 km
  • + 49 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Central0.2 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Customhouse Street JL0.0 km
  • Customhouse Street JG0.0 km
  • Customhouse Street JW0.1 km
  • Hayes Bridge Road JH0.1 km
  • John Street0.1 km