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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 None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179 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
179
Deprivation level
N/A
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
70.38(+107%)
Public order
31.7(+286%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.61(+135%)
Shoplifting
28.31(+340%)
Drugs
17.65(+581%)
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 £167,750 in Butetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £622,000.

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
Semi-Detached3£346,000
Terraced18£266,000
Flats111£162,000

10 years median price trend in Butetown

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

All postcodes in Butetown

CF104HD

Atlantic Wharf

CF105NP

Penstone Court

CF105HY

Angelina Street

CF105BQ

Dudley Court

CF105GW

Clarence Place

CF104EQ

Schooner Way

CF105GE

Sealock Mews

CF105FW

Soudrey Way

CF105LL

West Bute Street

CF105LJ

West Bute Street

CF104AN

Drake Walk

CF105LQ

Mount Stuart Square

CF105DE

Tresillian Terrace

CF105JA

Loudoun Square

CF105NH

Taliesin Court

CF104DY

Schooner Way

CF105LB

Alice Street

CF104BP

Ellen Street

CF104AG

Roxby Court

CF104DG

Butetown

CF117HW

Channel View Road

CF117HZ

Channel View Road

CF105FL

Mount Stuart Square

CF104LG

Butetown

CF105JY

Hunter Street

CF105HW

Angelina Street

CF105HG

Maria Street

CF105DP

Mount Stuart Square

CF117JA

Jim Driscoll Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.