CF10 4RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Falcon Drive, 0.4km from Bute Docks in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £135k, 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 4RF are sourced from Output Area W00010139 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FALCON DRIVE, CF10 4RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FALCON DRIVE, CF10 4RF.
301
41
£ 43,900 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 4RF 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF10 4RF spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 4RF. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
9 sales · Mean £ 158,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF10 4RF is above average at 108 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Ahmed Saleh Mohammed & Sons1.0 km
- Bute Street Mini Market1.0 km
- Cardiff Food Centre0.8 km
- Food And Choice1.0 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cardiff County Club0.6 km
- Cardiff County Club0.6 km
- Eli Jenkins0.5 km
- Eli Jenkins0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Five Guys0.4 km
- Kingdom of Sheba0.9 km
- Spice Route0.4 km
- The Cardiff Bay Tavern0.4 km
- Togayo Cafe1.0 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Coal Exchange Hotel0.7 km
- The Coal Exchange Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Boss & Brew Academy0.3 km
- Carlos Pizza0.6 km
- Viralife ltd T/A Roscoes0.6 km
- Boss & Brew Academy0.3 km
- Carlos Pizza0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Bay0.6 km
- Cardiff Central1.8 km
- Grangetown2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Scott Harbour0.2 km
- Britannia Quay0.2 km
- The Tube0.2 km
- East Bute Street0.2 km
- East Bute Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF104RF · Data under Open Government Licence