Postcode Analysis Cardiff, Wales

CF10 5HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 5HB.

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Population

801

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF10 5HB 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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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CF10 5HB has a highly multicultural community character — 46% 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 5HB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Butetown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CF10 5HB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff.

Safety: Crime rates are high (325 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 5HB are sourced from Output Area W00010541 (shared with 139 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 5HB. The average age is 26.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near CF10 5HB are high at 325 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 offences594
Shoplifting295
Public order221
Anti-social behaviour196
Other theft105

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

298 nearby
  • Chicken House1.0 km
  • Chicken House1.0 km
  • Ocean Park Arena1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Motorlegs1.0 km
  • + 293 more
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Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Rocky's Backseat Diner1.0 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Rocky's Backseat Diner1.0 km
  • Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.6 km
  • Rotana Grill House0.5 km
  • + 53 more
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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • 4Winds0.9 km
  • Clare Food Stores1.0 km
  • Fruit and Veg1.0 km
  • One Stop Stores Limited1.0 km
  • 4Winds0.9 km
  • + 119 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Zaeka Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

94 nearby
  • Elevens Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Mad Dog Brewery Co1.0 km
  • The Gate Keeper0.9 km
  • Elevens Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Mad Dog Brewery Co1.0 km
  • + 89 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.6 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.3 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.6 km
  • YHA0.5 km
  • Novotel0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff Central0.4 km
  • Cardiff Queen Street1.0 km
  • Cardiff Bay1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • North Church Street0.1 km
  • St Mary's0.1 km
  • North Church Street0.1 km
  • Callaghan Square0.1 km
  • Herbert Street0.1 km