Hunter Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 5GX 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 Hunter Street, Cardiff, CF10 5GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 5GS, CF10 5FZ, CF10 5FA, CF10 5GG, CF10 5HS, CF10 5GE, CF10 5GA, CF10 5HF, CF10 5FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF10 5GX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.5% | 51.8% | 9.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 57.5% | 48.2% | -9.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5GX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 38.6% | 46.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 33.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 40.1% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 19.1% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 37.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% 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 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 58.7% | 63.4% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Arab | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 69.8% | 72% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 11.9% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 72.8% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 11% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 7.3% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 20.8% | 6.5% | 14.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunter Street was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hunter Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 235th lowest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hunter Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2025-04-17 | £271,472 |
| 14 Hunter Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-28 | £243,074 |
| Flat 2 The Lofts Hunter Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2025-01-17 | £143,710 |
| Unit 10 The Fourth Floor Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-10-15 | £194,020 |
| 30 Hunter Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-10 | £273,013 |
CF10 5GX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 286 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mount Stuart Primary Adelaide Street , Butetown CF10 5BS | - not rated | 393 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 759 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grangetown Nursery School Avondale Road , Grangetown CF1 7DW | - not rated | 885 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School Oakley Place , Grangetown CF11 7EU | - not rated | 922 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibes | 20 Harrowby Street, Butetown | 108 yd | |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Hamadryad | Ysgol Hamadryad Hamadryad Road, Butetown | 263 yd | |
| Mischiefs | 36 James Street, Butetown | 325 yd | |
| Cafe Nasta | 20 James Street, Butetown | 373 yd | |
| Roosters | 15 West Bute Street, Butetown | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 2 yd | |
| Cardiff Yacht Club | Cardiff Yacht Club Windsor Esplanade, Butetown | 411 yd | |
| Jd Wetherspoons | The Mount Stuart Stuart Place, Butetown | 443 yd | |
| Glee Club | The Glee Club, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 505 yd | |
| Eli Jenkins | 7 - 8 Bute Crescent, Butetown | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pizza | 20 West Bute Street, Butetown | 390 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 17a, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 441 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 462 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 21, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 506 yd | |
| Boss & Brew Academy | The Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Butetown | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Shop, Embassy House, 96 Bute Street, Butetown | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 17, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 467 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Unit 2, Aquila House Pierhead Street, Butetown | 1,000 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.