Area Information for Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU

This postcode in Cardiff is in Wales. The postcode is within the Butetown ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This page combines information for the address Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CF1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1999. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Cardiff
Ward Butetown
UK Parliamentary Constituency Cardiff South and Penarth * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Country Wales

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Butetown), and the South Wales Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 2
Semi-Detached 13
Terraced 37
Flat (Purpose-Built) 44
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 29
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Cardiff, Wales contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 54% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 36
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 64
Rented: Other 8
Rent Free 1
Total 133

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 50
Two People 66
Three People 10
Four People 3
Five People 1
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 132

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Cardiff, Wales consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 51
Family Household 67
Other Household 13
Total 131

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 85
Deprived In One Dimension 42
Deprived In Two Dimensions 5
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 133

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around CF1 5BU however is predominantly male (60%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 144
Female 97
Total 241

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 10
10-14 2
15-19 2
20-24 18
25-29 66
30-34 44
35-39 29
40-44 11
45-49 13
50-54 7
55-59 10
60-64 9
65-69 5
70-74 5
75-79 2
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 242

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of CF1 5BU there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 62% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 148
Married 62
Separated 1
Divorced 10
Widowed 1
Total 222

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 132
Good 83
Fair 21
Bad 4
Very Bad 1
Total 241

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

CF1 5BU and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 69% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 154
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 38
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 12
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 1
No GCSEs or Equivalent 11
Other 1
Total 223

Welsh Language Embed This

The area around CF1 5BU has a lower than average concentration of Welsh speakers - 10% of the resident population. Across Wales, 17% of the population spoke Welsh at the time of the last census.

Figures for Welsh speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 years and over on census day 2021.

Welsh Language
Can Speak Welsh 24
Cannot Speak Welsh 213
Welsh Understanding Ability
Can Understand Spoken Welsh 28
Cannot Understand Spoken Welsh 208

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 189
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 6
Pakistani 7
Chinese 2
Other Asian 1
Black African 9
Black Caribbean 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 7
Other 7
Total 242

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 180
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 18
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
Total 242

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 180
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 12
2-5 Years 15
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 243

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CF1 5BU.

Passport(s) Held
None 2
United Kingdom 196
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 11
North America or Caribbean 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 144
Christian 50
Buddhist 1
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 17
Sikh 8
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 19
Total 241

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Butetown ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 65% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 143
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 13
Retired 17
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 7
Total 219

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 60
Associate Professional Occupations 34
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 169

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 74
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 9
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 14
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 14
Semi-Routine Occupation 12
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 6
Full-time Student 13
Total 224

Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU is within the Butetown policing neighbourhood, under the South Wales Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near CF1 5BU
Neighbourhood Team Address Butetown
Force Website: https://www.south-wales.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to CF1 5BU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CF1 5BU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU. The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Cardiff Bay 0.5 miles
Cardiff Central 0.5 miles
Cardiff Queen Street 0.5 miles
Grangetown (Cardiff) 1.1 miles
Cathays 1.1 miles
Ninian Park 1.5 miles
Cogan 2.2 miles
Dingle Road 2.4 miles
Penarth 2.7 miles
Waun-Gron Park 2.8 miles
Heath Low Level 2.9 miles
Heath High Level 3 miles
Eastbrook 3 miles
Fairwater 3.2 miles
Danescourt 3.4 miles
Ty Glas 3.5 miles
Llandaf 3.5 miles
Birchgrove 3.6 miles
Dinas Powys 3.7 miles
Rhiwbina 3.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU. The nearest is ST CUTHBERT'S RC PRIMARY, approximately 250 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU. The nearest is Willows High School, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU. The nearest is Butetown Medical Practice, approximately 490 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Cardiff, Wales, CF1 5BU. The nearest is South East Wales Health Protection Team, approximately 360 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.