City Wharf is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 4HG is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about City Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 4HF, CF10 4AL, CF10 4AJ, CF10 4AH, CF10 4DW, CF10 4DZ, CF10 4BE, CF10 4DU, CF10 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF10 4HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 49.3% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 55.8% | 50.7% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF10 4HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 70.1% | 60.4% | -9.7% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 22.3% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 44.7% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 42.3% | 12.7% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 17.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 52.8% | -2.8% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 66.3% | 49.5% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 62.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 62.6% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 11.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 63.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 24% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 15.9% | 46.2% | -30.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 14.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Wharf was 892.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 257.0% higher than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
City Wharf has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 12th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 384.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 286.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 26 City Wharf Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-08-13 | £311,388 |
| Apartment 5 City Wharf Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-03-31 | £300,000 |
| 23 City Wharf, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2018-11-28 | £283,967 |
| Apartment 17 City Wharf Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-08-09 | £333,173 |
| 15 City Wharf, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-07-20 | £299,637 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 4HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School Letton Way , Cardiff Bay CF10 4AB | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ACT Schools Ocean Park House , East Tyndall Street CF24 5ET | - not rated | 632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 646 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegarville C.I.W. Primary School Glossop Road , Roath CF24 0JT | - not rated | 893 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Adamsdown Primary School System Street , Adamsdown CF24 0JF | - not rated | 927 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cegin | Capital Law Llp Capital Building Tyndall Street, Butetown | 225 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Scott Court, 2A Ocean Way, Splott | 311 yd | |
| Kin & Ilk | 1, Capital Quarter Tyndall Street, Butetown | 355 yd | |
| Ocean Park Arena | Unit 2, Sd Ocean Way, Splott | 357 yd | |
| The Zen Bar | Atrium Adam Street, Adamsdown | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Hotel | The Cottage, 11 Sanquhar Street, Splott | 633 yd | |
| Cardiff Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 4 - 8 Guildford Street, Cathays | 636 yd | |
| The Traders Tavern | Traders Tavern, 6 David Street, Cathays | 678 yd | |
| The Golden Cross | Golden Cross Hayes Bridge Road, Cathays | 711 yd | |
| Dead Canary | 60 Charles Street, Cathays | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Cheezy | St Davids Dewi Sant Mary Ann Street, Cathays | 761 yd | |
| Auntie Anne's | 68, St David's Dewi Sant Grand Arcade, Cathays | 826 yd | |
| Albany Fish Bar | 29 Caroline Street, Cathays | 845 yd | |
| Greggs | 23 Caroline Street, Cathays | 846 yd | |
| Subway | The Aspect, 140 Queen Street, Cathays | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl East Tyndall Street, Splott | 651 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Street Record Tredegar Street, Cathays | 662 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Stores Limited, 59 The Hayes, Cathays | 681 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 7 To 9, Ground Floor Capitol Arcade, Cathays | 900 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129 - 139 Queen Street, Cathays | 960 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.