James Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 5EZ is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Street, Cardiff, CF10 5EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 5BR, CF10 5EF, CF10 5FJ, CF10 5EL, CF10 5DP, CF10 5FR, CF10 5EB, CF10 5FW, CF10 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF10 5EZ 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 | 47.6% | 49.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.7% | -1.7% | 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 5EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 56.3% | 56.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 23.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 44.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 14.9% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 14.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 50.4% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 67.8% | 68.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 82.9% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 7.2% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 83.5% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.9% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 1009.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 304.0% higher than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 7th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 558.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 - 62 James Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2022-04-29 | £481,467 |
| 64 James Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-04-07 | £133,620 |
| 66 James Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-04-07 | £133,620 |
| 68 James Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2019-11-20 | £668,280 |
| 66 James Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £188,800 | 2015-09-25 | £292,740 |
CF10 5EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stuart Primary Adelaide Street , Butetown CF10 5BS | - not rated | 249 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 496 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School Letton Way , Cardiff Bay CF10 4AB | - not rated | 900 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 948 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 1,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mischiefs | 36 James Street, Butetown | 97 yd | |
| Vibes | 20 Harrowby Street, Butetown | 122 yd | |
| Cafe Nasta | 20 James Street, Butetown | 147 yd | |
| Roosters | 15 West Bute Street, Butetown | 155 yd | |
| Portland House | 113 - 116 Bute Street, Butetown | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 230 yd | |
| Eli Jenkins | 7 - 8 Bute Crescent, Butetown | 310 yd | |
| Jd Wetherspoons | The Mount Stuart Stuart Place, Butetown | 318 yd | |
| Glee Club | The Glee Club, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 324 yd | |
| Cardiff Yacht Club | Cardiff Yacht Club Windsor Esplanade, Butetown | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pizza | 20 West Bute Street, Butetown | 160 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 17a, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 247 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 311 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 21, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 322 yd | |
| Boss & Brew Academy | The Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Butetown | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Shop, Embassy House, 96 Bute Street, Butetown | 246 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 17, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 269 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Unit 2, Aquila House Pierhead Street, Butetown | 772 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.