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Butetown

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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 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
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
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

Median price£174,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £224K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Butetown area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £622,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Butetown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£330,000£375
Terraced17£275,000£256
Flats110£167,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Butetown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Butetown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£230,000£214,300
2017£144,000£200,000£208,100
2018£150,000£191,500£194,500
2019£167,500£200,000£187,000
2020£155,000£404,000£204,000
2021£159,475£225,000£231,500
2022£166,000£233,000£260,000
2023£173,000£227,500£250,250
2024£170,000£290,000£265,500
2025£167,000£338,000£260,000
2026£162,500£305,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Butetown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Butetown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£187£207
2017£210£194£185
2018£212£220£236
2019£250£328£213
2020£227£277£249
2021£221£238£243
2022£245£267£268
2023£242£311£288
2024£237£298£273
2025£238£377£288
2026£232£258£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Butetown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.