Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

THE OLD BREWERY, CF10 1FN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OLD BREWERY, CF10 1FN.

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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 1FN 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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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 1FN 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 1FN is an up-and-coming urban area on The Old Brewery, 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 — major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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 (627 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £115k, 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 1FN 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 1FN. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,000

5 sales · Mean £ 121,777

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

Crime rates near CF10 1FN are high at 627 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 offences991
Shoplifting780
Public order329
Anti-social behaviour320
Other theft193

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

126 nearby
  • Shop and Save1.0 km
  • Hossain Food Store0.8 km
  • Shahan Halal Food Store1.0 km
  • Ahmed Saleh Mohammed & Sons1.0 km
  • Ahmed Saleh Mohammed & Sons1.0 km
  • + 121 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Wynford Hotel0.8 km
  • Wynford Hotel0.8 km
  • Novotel0.6 km
  • Walkabout0.1 km
  • YHA0.7 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

316 nearby
  • Neighbourhood Kitchen0.9 km
  • Butetown Community Centre0.9 km
  • Shamshack0.9 km
  • Butetown Community Centre0.9 km
  • Shamshack0.9 km
  • + 311 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • M A Fish Bar1.0 km
  • M A Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.1 km
  • Rotana Grill House0.0 km
  • Tealith Bubble Tea0.1 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

102 nearby
  • Elevens Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • Mad Dog Brewery Co0.5 km
  • The Gate Keeper0.4 km
  • Elevens Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • Mad Dog Brewery Co0.5 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Zaeka Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Central0.3 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street0.6 km
  • Cathays1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Arcade0.1 km
  • Wyndham Arcade Stop NA0.1 km
  • Lower St. Mary Street JS0.1 km
  • Philharmonic JQ0.1 km
  • Philharmonic0.1 km