Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF10 2BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 2BG.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

13%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 2BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF10 2BG has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

CF10 2BG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Cathays Park in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Cathays ward and the Cardiff Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CF10 2BG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.

Safety: Crime rates are high (379 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area W00010130 (shared with 171 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 2BG. The average age is 25.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.6%
Asian / British Asian36.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed17.6%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near CF10 2BG are high at 379 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 offences586
Shoplifting472
Anti-social behaviour245
Public order204
Other theft141

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • International Food Centre0.7 km
  • Sweetbox0.8 km
  • Unimarket0.7 km
  • + 119 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

370 nearby
  • Conspiracy Lounge, Cardiff0.8 km
  • Kaspas0.7 km
  • Lilo Grill0.8 km
  • Little dream0.6 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.7 km
  • + 365 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • CONTINENTAL BAZAAR CARDIFF LIMITED0.7 km
  • The Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Spar City Road0.9 km
  • Spar City Road0.9 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

98 nearby
  • Chicago Bulls0.7 km
  • Chicken Delight0.6 km
  • Fortune House Takeaway0.7 km
  • Khan's0.8 km
  • Mr Pizzas0.7 km
  • + 93 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.8 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.6 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.8 km
  • YHA0.8 km
  • Cardiff YMCA Housing Association0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

104 nearby
  • Ten Mill Lane0.6 km
  • Lab 220.5 km
  • The Golden Cross0.6 km
  • Cathays Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Woodville1.0 km
  • + 99 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Queen Street0.2 km
  • Cathays0.7 km
  • Cardiff Central0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Taxi Shelter0.1 km
  • Churchill Way0.1 km
  • Churchill Way Stop HR0.1 km
  • Windsor Lane HW0.1 km
  • Churchill Way0.2 km