Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

ST MARY STREET, CF10 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARY STREET, CF10 1AT.

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Population

184

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

76% of homes in CF10 1AT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1AT is an up-and-coming urban area on St Mary Street, 0.7km from Cathays Park 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. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.

Safety: Crime rates are high (822 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area W00010121 (shared with 123 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 1AT. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near CF10 1AT are high at 822 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 offences888
Shoplifting574
Public order271
Anti-social behaviour256
Other theft183

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Halal Bazaar Cardiff0.9 km
  • Hossain Food Store0.7 km
  • Shahan Halal Food Store0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Frozen Kiosks Ltd0.4 km
  • + 127 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Wynford Hotel0.7 km
  • Wynford Hotel0.7 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel1.0 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.5 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel1.0 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

326 nearby
  • Neighbourhood Kitchen0.8 km
  • Wyndham Street Pantry0.9 km
  • Golf Fang0.4 km
  • Bru Coffee0.4 km
  • Cafe H0.8 km
  • + 321 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • The Co-op Food0.9 km
  • The Co-op Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

104 nearby
  • Ten Mill Lane0.3 km
  • Lab 220.3 km
  • The Golden Cross0.5 km
  • Wingman1.0 km
  • Wingman1.0 km
  • + 99 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Chicken Delight1.0 km
  • The Family Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Chicken Delight1.0 km
  • Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.2 km
  • + 61 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Central0.5 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street0.6 km
  • Cathays1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hodge House0.0 km
  • Hodge House0.0 km
  • Hodge House0.0 km
  • Castle Arcade0.1 km
  • High Street Arcade0.1 km