CF10 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Atlantic Wharf 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5AF are sourced from Output Area W00010127 (shared with 104 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 5AF.
252
39
£ 43,900 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 5AF 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
CF10 5AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5AF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF10 5AF is above average at 104 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- A K General Store Off Licence0.4 km
- Bay View Convenience Store0.2 km
- Bia0.1 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Bae Coffi0.9 km
- Cardiff And Vale College0.9 km
- Bae Coffi0.9 km
- Cardiff And Vale College0.9 km
- Boullies0.5 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Coal Exchange Hotel0.2 km
- The Coal Exchange Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eli Jenkins0.2 km
- Eli Jenkins0.2 km
- Cardiff County Club0.4 km
- Cardiff County Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Boss & Brew Academy0.2 km
- Carlos Pizza0.2 km
- Viralife ltd T/A Roscoes0.2 km
- Boss & Brew Academy0.2 km
- Carlos Pizza0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Bay0.0 km
- Cardiff Central1.3 km
- Grangetown1.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Bute Street0.0 km
- The Flourish0.1 km
- The Flourish0.1 km
- Nat West Building0.1 km
- Cardiff Bay Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF105AF · Data under Open Government Licence