CF10 5HE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Butetown in Cardiff. Administratively it sits within Butetown ward and the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF10 5HE is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cardiff. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (153 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 5HE are sourced from Output Area W00008814 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF10 5HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF10 5HE.
513
31
£ 40,400 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF10 5HE 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.
Area Character
CF10 5HE has a significant social housing presence — 59% 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 5HE. The average age is 31.1. 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 rates near CF10 5HE are high at 153 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
230 nearby- Chicken House1.0 km
- Chicken House1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Spicy Shack0.9 km
- Takoyaki Tako0.9 km
- + 225 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Rocky's Backseat Diner1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Rocky's Backseat Diner1.0 km
- Fresh - The Baguette Bar0.7 km
- Rotana Grill House0.7 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- 4Winds1.0 km
- 4Winds1.0 km
- Stadium Stores0.9 km
- Tudor Motors (shop)1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Premier Jam & Fess0.8 km
- Premier Jam & Fess0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.7 km
- YHA0.6 km
- Novotel0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Ten Mill Lane0.6 km
- Lab 220.7 km
- The Golden Cross0.5 km
- Dirty Martini Cardiff0.6 km
- Great Western Lloyds Bar0.6 km
- + 63 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cardiff Central0.5 km
- Cardiff Bay0.8 km
- Cardiff Queen Street1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Christina Street0.2 km
- Letton Road0.2 km
- North Church Street0.2 km
- Vellacott Close0.2 km
- North Church Street0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CF105HE · Data under Open Government Licence