Postcode insights

CF10 5BT

Callaghan Square

Butetown

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Detailed insights for CF10 5BT

Overview

Postcode CF10 5BT is located in an urban city, within the Butetown ward of Cardiff in the Wales region, and forms part of the Butetown area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 336.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Butetown is £49,442 per year. The nearest station is Cardiff Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pentre Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
337
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Butetown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Butetown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 336.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Butetown is £49,442 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF10 5BT.

Transport

The nearest station is Cardiff Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF10 5BT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Cardiff Central

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Central
0.5 mi

Cardiff Queen Street

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Queen Street
0.7 mi

Cardiff Bay

N/A

Walking directions to Cardiff Bay

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF10 5BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPentre GardensSmallWalking directions to Pentre Gardens

Area Profile

Population
799
Population density
1,769.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
137.47(+305%)
Shoplifting
108.81(+1592%)
Public order
61.57(+649%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.32(+341%)
Other theft
24.42(+433%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
353
43.91%
Indian
87
10.82%
Chinese
74
9.2%
Other White
74
9.2%
Arab
54
6.72%
Total population: 804

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
337
43.09%
Level 3 (A level)
232
29.67%
No qualifications
89
11.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
6.91%
Other
31
3.96%
Total 16+ residents: 782

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
55.65%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.83%
Owns outright
11
9.57%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.35%
Other social rented
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Butetown

Median price£182,500
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £230K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £249 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
Terraced20£294,500£303
Semi-Detached6£264,500£390
Flats149£175,000£242

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£152,000£187,000£214,300
2017£155,000£190,000£209,050
2018£155,000£205,000£209,000
2019£167,500£202,000£195,000
2020£168,000£240,205£203,000
2021£170,000£248,500£235,500
2022£172,000£255,000£260,000
2023£179,950£200,000£270,360
2024£175,500£290,000£278,750
2025£173,000£279,000£314,000
2026£175,000£230,000£241,500
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£210£302£207
2017£219£262£190
2018£225£302£234
2019£250£296£201
2020£240£332£241
2021£227£325£243
2022£249£302£268
2023£243£344£288
2024£248£298£272
2025£242£401£288
2026£232£339£306
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.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF10 5BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF10 5BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025113, Meridian Plaza, Bute Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 2FQFlatsLeasehold£157,000
06 Jan 2026Apartment 64, Brickworks, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5EGFlatsLeasehold£160,000
31 Oct 2025Apartment 45, Brickworks, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5EGFlatsLeasehold£162,000
27 Jun 2025Apartment 58, Brickworks, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5EGFlatsLeasehold£170,000
07 May 2025Apartment 6, Brickworks, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5EGFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the CF10 5BT postcode area, located within Butetown, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF10 5BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Cuthbert's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableUmmul Mumineen AcademyWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF10 5BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF10 5BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express3 Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodCentral Square, Cardiff, CF10 1EPWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miChippy Lane ExpressHeol Eglwys Fair, Cardiff, CF10 1FQWalking directions to Chippy Lane Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodDumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5FEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressTredegar Street, Cardiff, CF10 1EGWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF10 5BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Gunter

Butetown - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Margaret Casilda Lewis

Butetown - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Saeed Noor Ebrahim

Butetown - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Doughty

Cardiff South and Penarth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCardiffW06000015
Parliamentary ConstituencyCardiff South and PenarthW07000091
WardButetownW05001271
ParishButetownW04000838
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ButetownW02000423
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cardiff 049FW01001952
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF10 5BT

Is CF10 5BT (Butetown) safe?

The area around CF10 5BT records about 337 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF10 5BT?

The median sale price around CF10 5BT in Butetown is £182,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF10 5BT?

There are 16 schools close to CF10 5BT, including St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School, St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School and Ummul Mumineen Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF10 5BT?

The closest station to CF10 5BT is Cardiff Central, about 248 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF10 5BT?

CF10 5BT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 547 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF10 5BT (Butetown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth covering CF10 5BT is Stephen Doughty (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Helen Gunter (Labour Party), Margaret Casilda Lewis (Labour Party) and Saeed Noor Ebrahim (Labour Party).

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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.