CF10 5GQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Butetown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF10 5GQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 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 5GQ are sourced from Output Area W00010124 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 5GQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 5GQ.
282
43
£ 40,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF10 5GQ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF10 5GQ. The average age is 43.5. 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 5GQ is above average at 125 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
42 nearby- Frankies Bargains0.8 km
- Holmesdale St Post Office & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Kent Street Stores0.7 km
- Naz General Store0.8 km
- Stop and Shop0.9 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Grangetown Catholic Club1.0 km
- Grangetown Catholic Club1.0 km
- Cardiff County Club1.0 km
- Cardiff County Club1.0 km
- Eli Jenkins0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Bae Coffi1.0 km
- Cardiff And Vale College1.0 km
- Bae Coffi1.0 km
- Cardiff And Vale College1.0 km
- The Salvation Army0.5 km
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- New World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Grange Fish Bar0.9 km
- Grange Fish Bar0.9 km
- Boss & Brew Academy0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Coal Exchange Hotel0.4 km
- The Coal Exchange Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Bay0.6 km
- Grangetown1.3 km
- Cardiff Central1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pomeroy Street0.2 km
- Dudley Street0.2 km
- Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop0.2 km
- Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop0.2 km
- Windsor Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF105GQ · Data under Open Government Licence