Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

LOCKS ROAD, CF10 4GA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKS ROAD, CF10 4GA.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 4GA 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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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CF10 4GA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF10 4GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Locks Road, 0.1km from Bute Docks in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CF10 4GA offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4GA are sourced from Output Area W00010127 (shared with 104 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 4GA. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

CF10 4GA has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft5
Public order5
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cardiff Food Centre1.0 km
  • Cardiff Food Centre1.0 km
  • A K General Store Off Licence0.9 km
  • Bay View Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Bia0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cardiff County Club1.0 km
  • Cardiff County Club1.0 km
  • Eli Jenkins0.5 km
  • Eli Jenkins0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Five Guys0.7 km
  • Spice Route0.7 km
  • The Cardiff Bay Tavern0.7 km
  • Volcano Japanese restaurant0.7 km
  • Youth Foods1.0 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Coal Exchange Hotel0.8 km
  • The Coal Exchange Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Boss & Brew Academy0.5 km
  • Carlos Pizza0.7 km
  • Viralife ltd T/A Roscoes0.7 km
  • Boss & Brew Academy0.5 km
  • Carlos Pizza0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Bay0.7 km
  • Cardiff Central2.0 km
  • Grangetown2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Roath Lock PR0.1 km
  • Roath Lock PS0.1 km
  • Barrage Walkway PT0.2 km
  • Barrage Walkway PU0.2 km
  • Cardiff - Britannia Quay0.2 km