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About

Butetown is a district located immediately south of Cardiff city centre, bordered by the River Taff to the west and Cardiff Bay to the south. Historically known as Tiger Bay, its development was directly shaped by the city's docks, creating a distinct street grid and architectural character. The area's residential streets mix Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing with more modern developments, reflecting its long evolution as a port community.

The area is directly connected to the waterfront of Cardiff Bay, with Lloyd George Avenue serving as a main thoroughfare. Butetown is home to the Wales Millennium Centre and the Senedd, the devolved parliament building. Its history as a global port fostered one of the UK's oldest multicultural communities, a heritage still evident in its local businesses and community institutions.

Area overview

On average Butetown has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Butetown is £49,442 per year. Butetown is home to around 10,031 people, with a population density of about 4,972.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
180
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Butetown Population
10,031
Population density
4,972 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.19(+86%)
Public order
31.7(+255%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.6(+118%)
Shoplifting
31.2(+350%)
Drugs
18.24(+523%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,619
46.05%
African
1,192
11.88%
Other White
852
8.49%
Arab
773
7.71%
Indian
503
5.01%
Total population: 10,031

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,146
48.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,504
17.52%
No qualifications
1,320
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
697
8.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
396
4.61%
Total 16+ residents: 8,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,618
38.38%
Owns with a mortgage
819
19.43%
Social rents from council
665
15.77%
Owns outright
500
11.86%
Other social rented
450
10.67%
Total households: 4,216

Property prices in Butetown

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Butetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Butetown in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Butetown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats114£162,250
Semi-Detached1£330,000
Terraced17£272,000

10 years median price trend in Butetown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Butetown.

All postcodes in Butetown

CF104DX

Schooner Way

CF104TT

Ellen Street

CF105JQ

Curran Road

CF105NR

Reresby Court

CF104DZ

Schooner Way

CF105ET

Clarence Place

CF105FW

Soudrey Way

CF105GS

Pomeroy Street

CF105LF

Butetown

CF105LL

West Bute Street

CF105LX

Butetown

CF105NX

Heol Glan Rheidol

CF117EF

South Clive Street

CF104BP

Ellen Street

CF105HX

Angelina Street

CF104BZ

Tyndall Street

CF105EA

Bute Street

CF105JY

Hunter Street

CF104AH

Atlantic Wharf

CF105FH

Mount Stuart Square

CF105FB

Clarence Road

CF105FY

Carlotta Way

CF105LP

Steffani Court

CF105DS

Crawshay Street

CF105EX

James Street

CF105GL

West Bute Street

CF105GN

Harrowby Lane

CF117JN

Jim Driscoll Way

CF117QA

Seager Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.